In the event of a fire in your home or business, a fire alarm or smoke detector might be your first and last line of defense. These items will let you know that a fire is taking place and give you the time you will need to respond accordingly. In some cases, that might mean… Read more »
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 »
A few months back, we discussed the combustion risk associated with lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be found just about everywhere, and last year they made headlines when the lithium-ion batteries in Samsung’s Note 7 smartphones started spontaneously bursting into flames, ultimately prompting the company to issue a complete recall of the phones. Any lithium-ion… Read more »
Recently, lithium ion battery fires made global news headlines when the batteries in Samsung’s Note 7 smartphones started bursting into flames, causing property damage and injuries to users. The company has since recalled the phones, and its engineers are still working to determine the root cause of the fires. The fires in Samsung’s phones may… Read more »
We might not think of offices are especially dangerous work environments, but they can have their fair share of hidden fire hazards. Because safety standards in offices are typically not as strict as they might be in say, a factory or laboratory, it can be easy for these fire hazards to go unnoticed. Likewise, it’s… Read more »
The modern office is home to a host of electrical equipment that can constitute a serious fire hazard if you don’t take the necessary precautions. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), faulty electrical devices are one of the leading causes of structure fires in office properties. Today we’ll look at a few ways… Read more »
When you work with a flammable material, safety is the most important aspect of your work. There is always potential for an accident or emergency, so taking the necessary precautions to avoid them will make your workplace safer and more effective. Consider the following tips when working with flammable materials. Maintain proper ventilation in your… Read more »
Fire safety is one of those aspects of the daily workforce that should never be redundant. As time goes on, there will be things you won’t need to remind your working staff of as they become second nature. However, fire is a topic that deserves plenty of attention, and often. Your employees, both new and… Read more »
A house fire is one of the scariest tragedies a homeowner can experience. With having loved ones and precious personal belongings in the home, a fire can be devastating. According to the American Red Cross, on average, 7 people die every day from a home fire, 36 people suffer injuries from a house fire every… Read more »
Each year, thousands of industries fall victim to fires that cause damage beyond repair, leaving workers and the economy in disarray. While fires are preventable, it is not uncommon for fires to spark unexpectedly, taking no mercy on those who rely on the business. According to the Department of Labor and Statistics, work related fatalities… Read more »