Keep Your Workplace Safe This Holiday Season

Everyone seems to be catching holiday fever early this year! Unfortunately, many people will still find themselves behind a desk while others are out absorbing the sunshine.

Protect Your Employees, Protect Yourself

Consequences of a Fire:

By law, employers can be held responsible for their employees’ safety while at work. They are also responsible for anyone who happens to be on the property during a fire. Everyone has the right to be reasonably protected against detrimental effects of failing to maintain the necessary fire safety measures.

Commercial Fire Suppressant Systems

Commercial fire sprinklers and other repression systems are essential for anyone in the restaurant or industrial paint business. These systems use sprinklers and an alarm system and are designed to work with specific hazards, such as industrial chemicals and cooking equipment. You can buy commercial fire sprinklers and suppression systems for places such as museums and libraries, document storage rooms, telecommunications facilities and computer rooms, as well as industrial plants and restaurant kitchens.

Fires in History: Centralia, PA. Mine Fire.

50 years ago what started as a simple fire to clean up the town dump for Memorial Day turned into a fire the burnt down almost every building in the town supposedly killing 1400 people. What makes this fire unbelievable is that this fire is still burning today.

Effects of Smoke Exposure

Depending on the type of fire, for example wood, rubber or waste, various harmful chemicals are released into the air. Fire is a mixture of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, various matter and chemicals depending on what is burning and how hot the fire is.

Jobs to Die For.

Do you feel as though you need more adventure in your life? Why not switch to a more adventurous job- possibly a lot more fun and a higher fatality rate. Sound appealing?

Here’s a list of the most dangerous jobs:

Fire-Causing Culprits

Fires can be started and spread in seconds that is why you need to implement fire prevention methods. Here are some of the different fire-causing culprits: