The New Year is here, and there is no better time than now for employers to evaluate their workplace safety procedures and policies. This is because employees typically get injured on the job. Although these injuries can be minor, others… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Safety’ Category
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What Triggers a Backdraft Fire?
The three primary components of any fire are oxygen, ambient heat, and an ignition source. A backdraft fire occurs when the fire ceases to burn freely due to a lack of oxygen in the atmospheric air within the fire building. Unfortunately, this… Read More
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What Should You Throw Away After a House Fire?
Most homeowners attempt to save as many items as possible after a house fire. While this may help cope with the trauma, it can result in some severe health risks if you use spoiled or contaminated items that should have… Read More
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Kick Off the New Year with These Helpful Fire Safety Tips
With the New Year approaching, it’s critical as an employer to ensure your commercial property’s fire safety equipment is up-to-date, inspected, and functioning excellently. This includes keeping your occupants safe and minimizing property damage by regularly maintaining and examining your… Read More
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Prioritize These Fire Safety Tips for Christmas
Christmas. It is a wonderful time of the year, but Christmas tree fires present a risk to family and friends. When displaying a live tree in your household, the combination of electrical malfunctions with poorly heated locations and tree dryness… Read More
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Fire Safety Ways to Manage Your Candles with Care
According to NFPA, the rate of 98 injuries per 1,000 reported candle fires was nearly 3x the rate for all home structure fire causes in the United States during a five-year period of 2019-2023. The holidays are here, and candles… Read More
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Fire Safety Measures for Your Industrial Site
Industrial buildings are centers of productivity, housing complex machinery, raw materials, and finished products. However, they also present a distinct set of fire hazards. From combustible chemicals to wide-ranging electrical systems, the risk factors vary. Ensuring fire safety in industrial environments is… Read More
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The Importance of School Fire Safety
Fire safety is a vital part of keeping schools safe and secure. With hundreds of students, teachers, and staff members on campus every day, the potential impact of a fire can be devastating. Many students are unaware of fire risks,… Read More
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Fire Safety Tips While Cooking in Your Kitchen
We all know how busy your life can be, with children and pets running everywhere and meals to cook and prepare. Sometimes, it’s easy to wander off while the stove is on and there is an open flame. This article… Read More
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Ways for Hotels to Expand Fire Safety
Hotel management manages many people daily, from staff to guests, especially in prioritizing fire safety. As fire hazards occur in different areas of the establishment, you want to ensure you have proper fire safety systems throughout the building. This article… Read More