Which action contributes to ongoing readiness of fire extinguishers in a kitchen?

• A. Regular staff training on handling and storage.
• B. Never checking the unit's pressure gauge.
• C. Moving extinguishers to a locked cabinet.
• D. Requiring customers to carry extinguishers.

Answer: (A)

Regular staff training on handling and storage ensures extinguishers remain ready by teaching everyone where they are, how to operate them correctly, and how to inspect and maintain them. In a kitchen, this means knowing the right extinguisher to use for oil and grease fires, how to pull the pin and aim at the base, and when to replace or report a unit that isn’t in proper condition. Without training, equipment can sit unused or be mishandled, wasting valuable time in an emergency. The other options undermine readiness: not checking the pressure gauge can hide a depleted or discharged unit; moving extinguishers to a locked cabinet makes them inaccessible when needed; and requiring customers to carry extinguishers isn’t practical or safe in a kitchen setting.