Posts Tagged: Fire Extinguishers

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 »

Rules of Fighting (And Choosing Not to Fight) Fires

In this blog, we typically focus on tools and techniques that prevent fires. But no matter how well-protected your workplace might be, it’s important to know what to do in the event that one breaks out. That’s why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established some basic rules of firefighting. These rules are designed… Read more »