Fire and Burn Safety Meeting Topics

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Be Fire Safe at Work
Every organization needs to have a robust fire emergency plan that includes regular practice sessions. If a fire breaks out, be aware of what has fed it. Do not put water on a grease fire as the…
Fire Extinguishers: Foam or Dry Chemical?
In our safety training orientation during my first week at work, I had learned fire safety basics — I knew that there were different types of fires (although I have to admit that I was confused…
On the Job Fire Protection
Workplace fires are often caused by sloppy personal smoking habits. Reduce the risk by only smoking in designated smoking areas. Make sure that all smoking materials are clearly extinguished.…
Fire Prevention Housekeeping
Good housekeeping around electrical appliances can help prevent workplace fires. Never overload a circuit. Do not connect extension cords to each other (daisy chaining). Undertake regular inspections…
Space Heater Precautions
Space heaters are banned from many work areas. They should not be used unless they have had the direct approval of management. Only space heaters that have been checked out by a nationally recognized…
Reacting to a Fire
Fire presents a permanent and ongoing risk with the potential to cause great financial and employment loss. An onus is put on the employer to train his employees regarding what to do in the event of…
Flammable Liquid Safety
Flammable liquids are those with a flash point of less than 100 degrees Celsius. This is the lowest point at which the liquid produces enough vapor to form a flammable mixture with air. Red labels…
Fire Extinguisher Know-How
Fire extinguishers are a great tool for putting out fires and protecting life, but only if you know how to use them correctly. Acquiring some basic knowledge of how to operate them is essential for…
What is Pipe Marking?
All pipes need to be properly identified for construction crews, maintenance and repair contractors. Pipe labels have to be created specifically to communicate pipe contents and direction flow.…
Good Housekeeping Prevents Office Fires
The office could become a fire trap unless you maintain it properly. Keep your office free of trash scraps, obstacles, and loose materials. Fire exits, aisles and emergency equipment should be freely…
Have a Home Fire Safety Plan
Take the time to sit down and write up a fire safety escape plan for your home. It should provide two means of exit from every room. Then talk it through with the family. Grab a stopwatch and time…
Wood Truss Test Burn
The video contains excerpts of tests burns that were conducted on a wood truss assembly and also a wood 'stick built' roof assembly. The test burns were not scientific and are not intended to…
Fire is Everyone’s Fight
Fire is Everyone's Fight is designed to unite the fire service and many others in a collaborative effort to reduce home fire injuries, deaths and property loss.
Fire Extinguisher Training – PASS
The use of a fire extinguisher in the hands of a trained adult can be a life and property saving tool. However, a majority of adults have not had fire extinguisher training and may not know how and…
Conditions under which a fire in the workplace starts
Relevant, high quality video footage and graphics are used during an explanation of the fire triangle, while considering the importance of good working practices and good housekeeping in preventing…
Safety Tips – Fire Prevention Outdoors
Making you safer - Everything we do is centred on safety. Safety is at the core of every product and every service we offer. We make safety accessible to everyone. Safety is a basic need of every…
Fire Safety – Have Two Ways Out
Plan and practice home fire drills at least twice a year. Make sure you know two ways out of each room.
Fire Safety In The Workplace
Make sure you are able to recognize the beginnings of a fire.
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