Portable Fire Extinguishers.

General Requirements [1910.157(c)]
[photo] Fire extinguishers modelling unobstructed access and correct mounting height. Mounting height from top of extinguisher to floor is deteremined by weight of extinguisher. Extinguishers of 40 lbs. or less shall be mounted no higher than 5 ft. (maximum). Clearance between the bottom of extinguisher and floor shall be no less than 4 in. (minimum)

Extinguishers must be mounted and identified.

Employees must be trained at least annually.

1910.157(g)(2) The employer shall provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.

1910.157(c)(1) The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.