If you think fire safety is just for firefighters, think again When you’re working around hazardous waste, flames aren’t just a worst-case scenario, they’re lurking around every corner like a bad sequel waiting to happen. The NFPA reports thousands of industrial fires every year, and they’re not just burning up equipment. We’re talking injuries, fatalities, …
Disasters don’t schedule appointments, so why aren’t you ready? Emergencies love catching people off guard, but you don’t have to be one of them. A solid crisis management and emergency action plan isn’t just a safety requirement, it’s the difference between controlled chaos and full-blown disaster. Let’s get into it. If an emergency happens, do …
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Offices may seem like a pretty tame, non-threatening setting, but the truth is that they can pose a risk for injuries and illnesses if safety is often disregarded. One particular risk is the risk of fires, which is where office fire safety becomes important. The following infographic breaks down the areas that pose the most …
Even though we might not think of the office as a hazardous place, dangers still exist that can cause serious harm if we’re not careful—one of the biggest being office fire hazards. Just like in our homes, fire hazards can be hiding anywhere in the office. Given that many of us spend over eight hours …
