Conducting a fire drill in the workplace is a great way of preparing staff for an emergency. Everyone in the building should be familiar with fire evacuation procedures, fire alarms, extinguishers and fire exits. For your company to be able to maintain compliance with workplace safety...
Have you ever wondered who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace? If so, you're not alone. The blame can be shared between the employer, employees, and fire services. In the business world, it is common to find contract workers. The lack of job security...
Fire risk assessments are the primary tool used by most organisations to reduce the number and severity of fire-related incidents. A fire risk assessment is something that you should have done for every building in which you work. Sadly, however, not everyone does so there are...
There are an endless number of things that can happen when a fire threatens your employees and your business, and each of these things can have devastating impacts. Even though fires pose a threat, the risk is sometimes exacerbated by the turmoil and confusion that...
Employee Fire Safety Training is an essential part of any workplace safety program. It is important for employees to understand the risks associated with fire and how to prevent, detect, and respond to a fire emergency. The training provides employees with the knowledge and skills necessary...
When it comes to fire safety, care facilities like hospitals and nursing homes represent a significant risk of harm. In addition to mobile equipment and electrical equipment, hospitals also have sources of oxygen, other compressed gases, and chemicals. This could produce a situation that is...
Maintaining vs. Replacing Fire Detection Systems Working fire detection systems are essential for the protection of people, premises, and for preventing the loss of valuables property in a building. They are efficient in detecting the first stages of fire, enabling adequate time to safely evacuate people and...
Many people underestimate the dangers of fires and the importance of fire safety in their workplaces and homes. A lot of this is due to widespread misunderstandings and fire safety myths about fires and fire safety that many people still hold. We're here to debunk some...
Because environments might provide a major and immediate fire danger, appropriate fire protection is critical for technicians and employees' safety. Fires in laboratories may have a catastrophic effect on production and output, with the potential for substantial damage or the loss of vital assets, data, samples,...
Common mistakes during a fire evacuation Emergencies can occur at any moment, and when they do, you must be able to get out safely. Things don't always go as planned, and additional threats and crises may complicate the evacuation plan. When this occurs, you must remain focused...