Safety articles on Fire

Classes of Fire Pictograms
Fire

Classes of Fire: An In-Depth Look at Fire Prevention

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.

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Person Pulling Fire Alarm in Building
Fire

Fight the Fire or Evacuate, Know How to Make the Call

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.

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection
Fire

Workplace Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirements

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

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Fire in Office Building, Exit Sign Visible
Fire

Take Safety Precautions to Avoid Fire Hazards at Work

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

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Black dust cloud on a white background that says Combustible Dust in white letters.
Fire

Why Combustible Dust is Dangerous When Not Controlled

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

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A person's hand opening the nozzle on a smaller propane tank.
Fire

How to Handle and Work Near Propane Safely on the Job

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.

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Fire Alarm with Graphic Words that say, "This is not a Drill!"
Fire

Workplace Fire Protection Training is Beneficial on the Job

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.

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