Fire Safety

Where to place fire extinguishers

Are your workplace fire extinguishers in the right place? According to the National Fire Protection Association, employers need to consider two key factors: accessibility and visibility.

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Chemical safety 101: flammable liquids

Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers.

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Wheelchair users and fire safety

Creating a safe evacuation plan means all employees should be accounted for in it – including workers who use a wheelchair.

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Hot work hazards

Employers need to create a program to ensure hot work is performed safely. Here’s what OSHA says an effective program looks like.

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Steps to boost truck cab safety

Aside from being the control center of the vehicle, a truck cab serves as an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from inclement weather and extreme temperatures, and a storage area for supplies and equipment. As wide-ranging as this multifunctional space is, even more so are the hazards that can be inside and around the cab, cautions KeepTruckingSafe.org.

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Fire safety in high-rise buildings

Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.

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Prepare for an emergency

Think emergency drills are only for schoolchildren? Think again. The National Safety Council urges all workers to take drills seriously.

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Practice caution when handling fuel

Does your workplace have vehicles or equipment that are fueled onsite? If so, certain precautions are necessary.

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Office fires: Be ready to react

About 6,000 office fires are reported every year in the United States, according to the Seattle Fire Department. If your workplace experienced a fire, would employees know how to respond?

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Selecting the correct fire extinguisher

The National Fire Protection Association notes that portable fire extinguishers can “save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives, but portable extinguishers have limitations.”

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