Keeping the transport ships watertight has become a major issue of debate among the consumers who send their goods through sea cargo. Some events of the past have raised alarms among consumers who claim that their goods are mishandled. Pictures of damaged packaging and damaged goods are seen floating the internet. Consumers blame major companies involved in the business of not paying attention to their quality of services.

Rare chances are that the employees of the cargo companies are mishandling the goods. The biggest cause is the ingress of water in the cargo holds that has caused an up roar in the community. It is the duty of ship owners to make their ships safe for voyages. Without doubt, ships encounter high tides and sea storms during voyages. These conditions cause water to enter the cargo holds and cause havoc inside.

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As per some safety laws in many parts of the United States and many other countries, a fire extinguisher is a must in offices and commercial areas. Apart from the extinguishers, the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms and water sprinklers should also be ensured. In USA alone, more than some three thousand people are killed due to fire. The absence of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and water sprinklers makes it impossible to control even the smallest fire that spreads all over and destroys everything in its path.

If you cannot afford to install a water sprinkler in your home or office, you can keep a fire extinguisher to help you in case a fire starts. Be sure that it remains in the perfect condition at all times so that whenever you need to use it, it does not let you down. Follow these steps to ensure that your fire extinguisher remains ready to use always.

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