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…
What is a Fire Prevention Plan (FPP)? Who needs one and how do you go about creating one? A Fire Prevention Plan is simply a document that identifies workplace fire hazards such as combustible materials and heat-producing machinery. In addition,…
Understanding fire safety practices is crucial to protecting your workplace and home. Every year, thousands of businesses and residential properties are destroyed by fires that could have been easily prevented. You don’t have to become a statistic. Whether you’re about…
You don’t want to find out during a fire that your current sprinkler system isn’t functional. Fire sprinkler systems are a major part of a building’s fire protection framework. Despite their pride of place as one of the basic fire…
Do you have a fire prevention plan for your home? If you don’t, it’s high time to invest in fire prevention measures and bring your house up to OHSA standards. To give you an idea of the need for better…
Whether you’re a business owner or homeowner in Ontario or indeed any part of the country, you need to be aware of Canadian Fire Codes. According to Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General, there were 110, 811 fires across Canada…
Fire inspections are a catalyst to the creation of safer working spaces. There can be no doubt that workplace fire safety should be a top priority for all business owners and that is where fire inspections come in. Fire inspections…
Let’s talk about fire protection and basic fire prevention for your business. What can you do to make your business fire-proof? Having your company premises fireproofed is certainly a worthwhile investment. Fire is a risk and one that you need…