Fire Prevention Safety Talk – Spanish
¿QUE ESTÁ EN RIESGO? Un incendio es una experiencia aterradora, [...]

¿QUE ESTÁ EN RIESGO? Un incendio es una experiencia aterradora, [...]

Can you find all the words associated with fire safety?
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.
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.
A 35-year-old employee died from injuries sustained during a flammable gas explosion.

Flammable and combustible liquids can create a fire and explosion risk. Fortunately, most of the risk can be eliminated through careful use, storage, and disposal. This Workplan sets out a strategy you can implement over a 30-day period (and beyond) to prevent flammable and combustible liquid fires, fatalities, injuries and costly citations.
Flammable and combustible liquids are present in most workplaces. When used and stored properly these liquids rarely present a problem. But, when that’s not the case, the results can be catastrophic.

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?

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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.

(13 Minutes)
How This Affects You: Many workers like you are killed or injured in workplace fires each year.
Al tener cuidado y ser consciente de la importancia de la seguridad contra los incendios, usted contribuirá a su protección y a la de sus compañeros.
Workplace fires account for many injuries and deaths, with approximately three percent of workplace fatalities being related to fire and explosions. Not only do workplace fires cause injuries and deaths, they also cause millions of dollars worth of property damage every year, leading to job losses. In fact, a great many of the workplaces destroyed by fire are never rebuilt.

We often hear about people being “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” While this saying often refers to people who have been victims of crime, it certainly applies to workers as well.
If your job includes the use or handling of flammable substances, you need special training to recognize and avoid the hazards that go along with them.
Having an escape plan and working smoke alarms throughout your home are two ways you can avoid getting burned if a fire were to break out in your home.