Halloween decorations are appearing in yards, windows, and desk areas as we get closer to the end of October. Decorating can be a fun way to get employees in a festive mood and entertain friends and neighbors. It is important to follow a few safety tips at the home or office to ensure everyone stays…
Manufacturing plants have a high risk of fires or explosions. Equipment and various machinery pose a significant fire hazard if not properly maintained. Do not risk devastating effects from a manufacturing accident! Here are some common causes of fires and explosions. Hot Work Hot work is one of the leading causes of manufacturing fires across…
Why is fire safety training important? If you have commercial property, you are required by law to protect everyone in the building from the threat of fire. The risks and hazards present need to be identified and the appropriate fire safety measures must be installed accordingly. This can include fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and…
ABC fire extinguishers are often the ideal choice because they can put out many different types of fires. They use a dry chemical known as monoammonium phosphate that can quickly put out the fire. It is a pale-yellow powder that is used to extinguish three classes of fire. ABC fire extinguishers are considered “tri-class” or “multi-purpose” extinguishers which…
A laboratory at workplaces and educational centers uses and stores chemicals and materials that are highly flammable, toxic and sometimes explosive. In order to prevent unplanned fires, laboratory staff must remain constantly aware of the presence, the location and the number of fuel-air-ignition sources. Laboratory fire safety is a set of procedures intended to prevent…
Office kitchen fires account for over 20 percent of commercial building fires according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and cooking equipment is the source of 29 percent of those fires. While office kitchen fires may start small, they can lead to significant structural damage to your building. When your employees are properly trained about…
Workplace fires occur every year resulting in serious damage to property and even injury and death. Negligence is a leading cause of these fires and most could be prevented with more care and attention. One of the best ways to protect your business against fire is to educate your employees on the causes of fire…
The flames of a fire have several different colors. The colors in the flames represent the different substances that are undergoing combustion in the fire. Hotter fires burn with more energy which are different colors than cooler fires. Although red usually means hot or danger, in fires it indicates cooler temperatures. While blue represents cooler…
The holidays are a time for families and friends to get together and enjoy favorite holiday traditions. Unfortunately, it is a time when house fires increase resulting in high costs and more deaths than any other time of year. Here are some important fire safety tips to ensure that your family’s holidays are both happy…
Fire protection systems sometimes damage or even destroy the items they are intended to protect. Clean agent fire suppression systems were developed to prevent damage of equipment, records, people and other assets that are vital to a business. They use gas instead of water to put out the fire without causing damage. When heat or…