Safety articles on Fire

Propane is a safe, efficient, and reliable fuel often used on the job but it must be handled, transported, and stored properly or it can be dangerous.

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.

When combustible materials are handled, static electricity can be dangerous as the work environment then becomes at risk for fires and explosions.

All workers should have a clear understanding of the organization’s fire safety plan, and be familiar with the location and types of extinguishers available.

The dangers of combustible dust, how and why primary and secondary explosions occur, and general control measures facilities can implement or improve.

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.

Your workplace fire prevention plan may require fire watch personnel and guidance on how to implement that precaution during and after hot work activity.

Construction site fire protection includes housekeeping, fire extinguisher availability, evacuation routes and combustible materials handling.

Guidance on workplace fire extinguisher inspection requirements and recommendations including best practices for conducting a monthly visual inspection.