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Prevent an Electrical Fire With These Safety Tips

Electrical Fire

When is the last time you had the electrical wiring in your home or business inspected? Far too many people neglect to have electrical inspections done, and as a result, the wiring in their homes and businesses isn’t as safe as it could and should be. This can put homes and businesses at an increased… Read more »

Things to Keep in Mind When Planning a Fire Drill

Fire Drill Planning

School is now officially back in session all across the country, and you know what that means, right? Outside of teaching students about math, spelling, social studies, and more, schools are also going to be implementing fire safety plans to prevent problems in the event of a fire inside of a school. They are going… Read more »

A Brief Look at the History of Fire Alarm Pull Stations

Fire Alarm Pull Stations

If you have ever walked through a commercial building or an industrial facility, you have no doubt come across a fire alarm pull station. These pull stations are usually red and white, and in the event of a fire, they allow for people to notify others about the presence of the fire by pulling on… Read more »

The History of Fire Alarms

The fire alarms that are installed in many homes and businesses today are very complex. They incorporate a series of sensors and the latest technology to detect fires quickly, and in many cases, they are designed to alert the authorities right away about the presence of a fire. They can save lives, reduce property damage,… Read more »

How Do Smoke Detectors Work?

Smoke Detection

Smoke detectors can save lives in the event of a fire. When a fire starts and smoke begins to billow through a home or business, a smoke detector will go off and let everyone inside of the building know that they have to get out quickly. Smoke detectors are very loud and designed to alert… Read more »

Common Woodshop Fire Hazards and How to Prevent Them

Common Woodshop Fire Hazards and How to Prevent Them

Woodshops obviously come with inherent safety hazards like sharp cutting edges and heavy lumber, but perhaps one of the most dangerous hazards is highly combustible wood dust. Likewise, fire safety is especially important when working in woodshops. Here are some common woodshop fire hazards and ways to prevent them. Wood Dust Accumulated wood dust significantly… Read more »

That Old Fridge in the Break Room Could be a Fire Hazard

That Old Fridge in the Break Room Could be a Fire Hazard

When we think about common fire hazards in an office, the first things that come to mind are probably overloaded electrical outlets and popcorn-burning microwaves. Refrigerators, on the other hand, are typically closer to the bottom of our list of potential fire hazards. After all, they’re cold, right? That may be true, but recently a… Read more »

Remember the PASS Technique When Using a Fire Extinguisher

Remember the PASS Technique When Using a Fire Extinguisher

Retaining, properly maintaining and locating your workplace fire extinguishers is not only important; it is also a legal requirement! OSHA standards require that employers provide portable fire extinguishers that are easy to locate and that these extinguishers are properly maintained in a fully charged and operable condition. But knowing where your workplace’s fire extinguishers are… Read more »