Safety articles on Fire

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

Safety meetings help workers recognize potential fire hazards and take every safety precaution to avoid potentially deadly situations on their job sites.

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.

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.

Every facility is different, which means fire prevention and protection plans must be tailored specifically to the unique characteristics of the location.

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.

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.

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.

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