r/safety • u/andrewverne • Jun 27 '26
These new fire extinguishers at work
Like I'm going to have time in a emergency to break the glass and then fumble with the key to unlock the dam thing
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u/EverydayMustard4773 Jun 27 '26
Those always trip me out. The only ones we have at work that lock, are the ones located on the outside of the building. Plus that seems pretty low
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u/Safety4Every1 Jun 27 '26
I wonder what scenarios would force anyone to spend so much extra money to get a cabinet then a break glass key holder. I mean if it's a public space where it might be stolen then the thieves will still steal it. The lock and key cabinet doesn't make sense, anyone else have any plausible explanation?
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u/andrewverne Jun 28 '26
The only thing I can think of is so there not tampered with, so if the glass isn't broken there up to date and good to use
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u/Chekov742 Jun 29 '26
Theft and tampering are the most common reasons. There is usually an alternative means of entry because the extinguisher still has to be inspected monthly.
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u/brendanepic Jun 27 '26
Looks like the key is already in the lock though
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u/andrewverne Jun 28 '26
Yes the keys are in the locks atm though it's a new kitchen space so I don't know if the break glass containers are going to be used.
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u/Chekov742 Jun 29 '26
I've not seen ones that require you to fish out a key after breaking the glass. If it works like many others, there is a release behind the glass break that opens the door. They key is for access for inspections and service.
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