Safe workplaces are mandated by Canadian law. Business owners, therefore, have a responsibility to ensure that their employees know and follow established safety norms regulated by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). One area that deserves attention…
Fire extinguishers are designed to fight small fires, providing a layer of protection for your employees and business property. The most important thing you can do to assist in protecting your consumers, workers, and assets is to reduce the danger…
A fire can break out in any business at any time, so it’s important to have a fire evacuation plan in place. This plan should be designed to ensure the safety of employees and customers and to minimize damage to…
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…
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…