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Fire Protection from a safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) perspective. Can include topics Fire Resistant (resistance).
Fire hazards are inevitable in the oil and gas industry, but flame resistant apparel helps protect frontline workers from these risks.
By: Safeopedia Staff
Oxy-fuel welding and cutting is extremely useful, but there are risks to using acetylene gas. Find out what they are and how to control them.
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
The cannabis growing and extraction process puts workers at risk of gas-related hazards. Find out what employers can do to keep them safe.
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Using an unsafe tool in an explosive environment can be catastrophic. Find out how to choose the safest tool when dealing with combustible hazards.
By: Hector Maggi | Managing Director
Selecting a fire extinguisher is not as easy as it looks. Find out about the different classes of fire and which type of extinguisher is appropriate for each of them.
By: Jessica Barrett
Many commercial buildings aren't equipped with fire sprinklers to keep employees and property protected in the event of a fire. Here, we debunk six myths that may be getting in the way of companies installing them.
By: Dakota Murphey | Independent Content Writer
Flame-resistant protective gear looks simple, but there is plenty of science and rigorous testing behind every detail. Learn more about it here.
Industrial fires are dangerous and are responsible for shockingly high property damage costs. Find out how to prevent them.
By: Todd Wells
Conventional rainwear doesn't provide adequate protection from arc flashes and flash fires. Find out how to get the protection you need.
Technology is changing the way firefighters are training. Find out how.
By: Steve Prentice
Combustible dusts explosions can be deadly and catastrophic. Learn what causes them and what you can do to prevent them from occurring.
By: Henry Skjerven
Employers no longer need to choose between comfort and protection. Find out why that matters.
By: Dionne Murray | Sr. Product Manager – High Visibility and Rainwear
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