Flipping a row of burger patties on a barbecue grill is one of life’s pleasures. But there is danger lingering in those glowing sparks, and the potential hazard is worse than a few burnt cheeseburgers. With summertime approaching, it’s essential… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘fire prevention’
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5 Fire Safety Tips for Your Restaurant
Restaurants are at high risk of a small fire turning into a dangerous blaze. Hot oils, paper products, electrical appliances, cleaning chemicals, cooking equipment, and open flames make restaurants susceptible to fire. A fire can cause destruction of property, loss… Read More
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Will Your Fire Extinguisher Freeze?
It’s cold out there. As cold as it is, there’s no more important time to concern ourselves with fire safety than winter. In fact, more house fires occur during winter than at any time of year, owing to the heavy… Read More
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The Biggest Holiday Fire Threats
For most of us, the holiday season conjures nothing but positive associations. But the holidays are associated with some of the highest rates of house fires in the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 770… Read More
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Fire Protection Tips for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is only a week away. For most Americans, the holiday conjures up positive associations. But not for all. A disproportionate amount of residential fires occur on Thanksgiving. According to the US Fire Administration, an average of five people per… Read More
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The Most Common Causes of Fire by Industry
The most common causes of house fires don’t tend to vary much among different populations. You can’t say the same of fires in commercial spaces. Every industry comes with a different set of fire risks. The people employed in these… Read More
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Safety Considerations for Fireplaces in Apartments
Our area has numerous historical structures that have been converted into apartments. A surprising number of these have fireplaces in them. This is a relic of a time before central heating, when wood-burning fireplaces were often the most economical way… Read More
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Reducing the Risk of Candle Fires
As the weather gets cooler, many of us go out of our way to make the indoors cozier. For some, this means lighting a fire in your fireplace. But many homes don’t have fireplaces, so we have to settle for… Read More
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Four Questions That Help Assess Commercial Fire Prevention
Fire prevention is important. Regardless of the industry that you work in, you need to make sure that your company has a fire safety plan. Why? For one, the lives of your employees matter significantly. Two, you don’t want to… Read More
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Fire Prevention Week: Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe
While your kids practice fire drills at school, do you ever think about planning one while at home? Fires can start anywhere at any time, whether or not the house is occupied or everyone is asleep. For this year’s Fire… Read More