By the Numbers – Fire Extinguishers
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fire extinguishers DID YOU KNOW? According to the Bureau of [...]
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INCIDENT Barney’s heart pounded when he opened the back room [...]
The threat of fire is present in any workplace and [...]
Key Takeaways: - Learning about dangers associated with fire - [...]
Key Takeaways: - Learning fire extinguisher basics - Considering conditions [...]
Few things can be more terrifying and catastrophic than a fire. That is why training and education is so important. This video looks at ways fires can be prevented and covers the basics of fire prevention, conditions that contribute to fires and steps employees can take to minimize the risk of a potential fire in a unit.
Imagine being at work when suddenly the lights go out and someone starts yelling, “There’s a fire! We need to get out of here! This place is on fire!” Imagine fumbling your way in the dark and the smoke to an exit…only to find it was locked…from the outside. This is exactly what happened to Lilly Davis and 80 other workers on September 3, 1991 at the Imperial Foods chicken processing plant.
Workplace fire safety is about preventing fires from starting —but also vital is dealing with a fire when it does start. If fire breaks out in your workplace, do your workers know what to do?
OSHA has issued citations for eight alleged serious safety violations [...]
An inspection of a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, [...]
Proposed fines totaling $187,150 have been issued to an industrial [...]
OSHA responded to an employee’s complaint and determined that exit [...]
Zip ties are an ingenious invention, but this photograph illustrates a less-than ingenious use for one. It is shown securing a fire extinguisher, which won't be helpful to anyone trying to quickly free it during a fire.
Location is everything, particularly when one is speaking about access to a fire extinguisher during an emergency. This device is well out of reach for all but the tallest people.
Increasingly, smokers are being driven outdoors by tough indoor anti-smoking laws, but as this photo shows, there are situations where firing up a cigarette outdoors isn't safe or smart.
Areas in front of fire hydrants are strict no-parking zones for obvious reasons. But the fire inspector who parked here seems to have not received the memo.
Tragedies from the past carry important safety lessons, but unfortunately, those lessons aren't always heeded. Locked emergency exit doors continue to be a problem in the modern workplace, 102 years after 146 workers locked inside a New York clothing manufacturing plant perished in a fire.
As a result of a complaint, OSHA initiated an inspection [...]
A New York building developer was inspected in response to [...]
Everyone in your facility should be trained in the proper use of fire extinguishers. Explains the different classes of fires, types of fire extinguishers, the key word PASS, life safety, and other tips.
(8 minutes)
Instruction for employees working with flammable liquids. Defines LEL, UEL, flash points, and other related information. Provides the basics of bonding and grounding.
(9 minutes)
(Warning: Graphic Content)
This video is the most motivating high impact video on the market. Fires are an everyday occurrence, but little attention is paid to fire prevention. This video will have a long term effect on employees related to causes, prevention and emergency action. Extremely graphic scenes of burns and fire injuries.
(19 minutes)
A fire extinguisher is a simple and effective piece of emergency equipment. This program explains the various classes of fires, different types of fire extinguishers, the key word PASS, and other tips for emergency use of fire extinguishers. This is the long version.
Few things can be more terrifying and catastrophic than a fire. That is why training and education is so important. This video looks at ways fires can be prevented and covers the basics of fire prevention, conditions that contribute to fires and steps employees can take to minimize the risk of a potential fire in a unit.