Carbon monoxide has come to be known as a silent killer in residential homes. Carbon monoxide poisoning provides no warning, and causes deaths in homes every year. It is more common in residential areas because of the use of generators… Read More
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Maintaining your Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are used to help building occupants protect themselves against small commercial fires. Fire extinguishers should only be used if safety permits it; no one should ever place themselves in harm’s way just to use a fire extinguisher. In… Read More
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Types and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
When it comes to fire safety within the workplace, one of the most essential steps to take is to keep maintained fire extinguishers on the property at all times. Fire extinguishers can be one of the first lines of… Read More
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All about Air Sampling Smoke Detection
When it comes to keeping your commercial building safe, there are a number of different systems that can be installed to protect against commercial fires. One of the more unique, but quickly growing, systems is a an air sampling smoke… Read More
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4 Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems
It is best to have protection in commercial buildings in case of fire or smoke. Installing a sprinkler system is a good preventative measure to take. There are various types of fire sprinklers and below are descriptions of these so… Read More
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Preventing Commercial Fires this Winter Season
The winter season is almost here, which means Maryland residents are beginning to brace themselves for another year of frigid temperatures. As the risk for commercial fires continues to increase, building and business owners should be sure to educate their… Read More
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Commercial Fires: Common Causes
Commercial fires are quite common in the United States. In fact, the United States averages around 80,000 commercial fires occur each year. With these annual fires, the nation sees about 18,000 injuries, 3,000 fatalities, and at least 10 billion dollars… Read More
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Data Center Fires: How Rare are they?
Recently, a facility manager made a comment stating that fires in data centers are rare. In response to these naïve comments, Onward and Upward decided to highlight three recent data center fires to show that these fires do happen more… Read More
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Holiday Cooking Fire Safety Tips
With Thanksgiving knocking on our doorsteps, the holiday season is right around the corner for everyone. The holiday season means holiday parties, holiday shopping, and plenty of holiday cooking. With so much time being spent in the kitchen, homes are… Read More
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Protection
Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of accidental residential deaths. Every year, anywhere from 170 to 400 lives are lost in the United States due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning is also known as the… Read More