Are you worried about workplace fires and keen to learn basic fire prevention best practices? Stick around. You’re in the right place. But first, let’s start with the bad news. Workplace fires – though rare – still occur. Data provided…
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Are you looking for a free Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) template for your business? When it comes to fire prevention for work, every business must make concerted efforts to create a safe working environment for all employees. One resource that…
No fire prevention discussion is complete without mention of the three staples – Engineering, Enforcement and Education. Fire departments, fire specialists, and fire experts the world over have been using these three principles to guide their fire safety practices. It’s…
In Canada, between the years 2010 and 2019, there were approximately 13,297 work-place related fires according to the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. The factors contributing to workplace fires are vast and with employees’ lives at risk, it is…
How invested are you in your business’ fire training efforts? Understanding fire safety basics is foundational to fire prevention in the workplace. Knowing how to protect your employees and the working environment from fire should be a top priority for…
Are you trying to put together a Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) to satisfy the varying OSHA standards? Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) alongside the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) provide employers and employees with the…
What are some fire safety practices you should know about? The measures and practices employed by businesses and homeowners to prevent and suppress fires are many and varied. However, in professional circles, the four principal areas of fire prevention, which…
Do small businesses require fire training and fire suppression systems like fire extinguishers? Yes, they absolutely need both. Fire training and fire prevention systems are critical considering the number of people working in small businesses across the country today. According…
Back in February 2019, a man running two companies contracted to offer fire protection services to three buildings in Toronto was convicted and fined $67,500. Why? Well, during a fire hazard audit a series of unsafe practices were uncovered including…
Are you preparing for your monthly or annual fire inspection and need tips on finding a qualified fire inspector? We get asked this question a lot. And it follows that with something as important as a fire inspection, you’d want…