Home Safety at work Dealing with emergencies

Hose reels

Hose reels use water, and are only designed for Class A fires, that is, fires involving materials such as paper, wood and cardboard. They must never be used on fires involving fats or electrical equipment.

To use a hose reel:

1.  turn the water on at the reel before unrolling the hose

2.  unroll the hose, with the assistance of another person if required

3.  turn the water on at the nozzle.