When combustible materials are handled, static electricity can be dangerous as the work environment then becomes at risk for fires and explosions.
Read More →Employees should know the questions to ask themselves when they only have a few seconds to decide whether or not to attempt to extinguish a fire at work.
Read More →When learning about fire protection and prevention on the job, it is important to understand the different types of fire that can happen at your workplace.
Read More →Safety meetings help workers recognize potential fire hazards and take every safety precaution to avoid potentially deadly situations on their job sites.
Read More →Your workplace fire prevention plan may require fire watch personnel and guidance on how to implement that precaution during and after hot work activity.
Read More →Guidance on workplace fire extinguisher inspection requirements and recommendations including best practices for conducting a monthly visual inspection.
Read More →Explore 7 different types of portable fire extinguishers that may be available in the workplace and the specific fires they can be used to extinguish.
Read More →Construction site fire protection includes housekeeping, fire extinguisher availability, evacuation routes and combustible materials handling.
Read More →If it's allowed as a component of the workplace fire prevention plan, employees should be trained to safely use the fire extinguishers available at work.
Read More →Every facility is different, which means fire prevention and protection plans must be tailored specifically to the unique characteristics of the location.
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