Predicting fire or any fire accident is not possible. But training your employees and being ready is definitely possible. The first step is having fire extinguishers placed in your building at the correct places. But if there is no one who is sufficiently trained to use them then those extinguishers are of absolutely no use. […]
It is the responsibility of any business to provide the required workplace safety equipment and training. Fire safety is one of how you can protect your employees and assets. No matter how large or small your business it may, you are legally obligated to follow fire safety laws. Unexpected explosions and fires in the business are frequently […]
It’s not enough to have fire safety equipment installed in your premise. It needs to be maintained and serviced regularly to do its job when the time comes. As per Building Commission in Victoria, all commercial property owners are required to undergo an annual fire safety inspection. To pass this annual safety inspection that happens […]
‘Fire on the Mountain, Run, Run, Run !!’ Almost all of us have played this game as a kid at some point. Almost 400 residents of Uni Lodge apartment did a ‘Fire in the Mountain’ at the crack of dawn last Sunday- June 23rd, 2013 , but it was more than a mere rendition as […]
Smoke alarms are known for serving the purpose of alarming a fire danger looming large; however, they are definitely not known for attractive visuals designs. Well, gone are the days when you said that. Not any more as Chick-a-Dee smoke alarm has arrived down under. Chick-a-Dee smoke alarm is a bird shaped, innovative smoke detector combining form […]
Safety Measures:- We all have grown up on cliché:- Prevention is better than cure, yet at times we fail to follow safety measures and end up paying a price for that. Conduct regular fire drills to ensure that your staff and children know what to do in case of fire. They will become aware of […]
What is Status of Fire/Incident- Status of Fire or Incident refers to current status and size of Fire. Contained:- Fire is called contained when it is burning within a perimeter, but it has been prevented from spreading further. In other words the next step is to bring it under control. Under Control( Controlled):- When the […]
Fire definitions help us identify and categorise a fire incident. Let’s go through the ‘Types of Fire’- Types of Fire or Incident- Structure– Fires that involves building or structure, including houses, outbuildings, petrochemical complexes and tank farms. Read- How to Extinguish Fire At Workplace Using Fire Equipment Non Structure– Fire that is outside a structure, storages, […]
Fire in the house causes panic. When fire breaks out, we want to evacuate the house as soon as possible to keep ourselves safe from danger; however, every year hundreds and thousands of pets lose their lives to fire accidents. Pets get intimidated by the sound of smoke alarms when fire breaks out. They try to hide […]
Statistics suggest that most of the household fires can be controlled, but being unprepared costs a fortune. Here are some common causes of fire: Faulty Wiring: Faulty wiring is one of the common causes of fire. Double adapters overload power points which can trigger fire. Safety switches and fuses should be installed in your house […]
