Did you know that 13% of fires reported across Canada occur in the workplace? Fire poses a great danger as it can lead to injuries, loss of life, and extensive property damage. So what can you do to increase fire…
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What are some tips to prevent fires in the office workplace? In this post, we’re going to look at some of the easiest and best ways to prevent fires in an office. Here are 8 top tips for fire protection…
What does it mean that a fire extinguisher is tagged? And must all fire extinguishers be tagged? To answer simply, a tagged fire extinguisher is one that bears a fire tag. And yes, all fire extinguishers must be tagged. But…
Are you here for our fire extinguisher tips? Well, tip numero uno: know what’s in the canister. Wait, don’t all fire extinguishers do the same job? Why then would they be different? Yes, in principle, all fire extinguishers exist to…
What happens when a building loses power? Are employees and tenants supposed to fumble in the dark and somehow try to find a way out? Thankfully that’s not the case. Enter emergency lighting. What is Emergency Lighting? Safeopedia.com defines emergency…
Among fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers are a first-line defence mechanism to contain small fires in the home or workplace. However, they are of little use if you don’t know how to correctly operate them. That’s why we’ve written this…
Are you wondering which is the most effective fire extinguisher? And, you’re not sure between powder, foam, and water canisters? You’re not alone. With five classes of fire extinguishers and five main fire extinguisher types, the answer isn’t always obvious….
Have you ever wondered what the ABCs and 123s that you see on fire extinguishers mean? The proper term for these letters and numbering is fire extinguisher ratings. But just what are they and what’s their significance when choosing a…
There are far fewer business-related fire incidents today than there were a decade ago – and that’s thanks in part to the readily available information on workplace fire safety. While most of the tips out there are really good, we…
It’s that time of the year again when we take a month to dive deep and talk extensively about workplace fire safety. You may be asking why. Well, the reality on the ground is that every year there are still…