Fire alarms are an important part of protecting your business from fire emergencies. But they are also one of the most misunderstood parts of fire protection equipment. These alarms serve one purpose: to alert you and the occupants of the… Read More
Archive for the ‘Safety Tips’ Category
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Why Should You Have Your Commercial Fire Alarms Tested?
Fire safety is probably the last thing on your mind when running your business but having your commercial fire alarms tested is an important step to fire safety. These alarms will not only keep your employees safe if there is… Read More
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Vehicle Fire Safety Tips
Every year, vehicle fires destroy billions of dollars worth of industrial and commercial vehicles. While some workers know how to handle this situation, many of them are ill-equipped to deal with this emergency situation. This lack of preparedness can leave… Read More
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This is Not a Drill: You Need a Fire Safety Plan
Commercial fires can be devastating. Not only can you lose the business you’ve worked so hard to build, but it can also be dangerous for your employees. Every year there are about 70,000 to 80,000 workplace fires that cause an… Read More
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Preparing for Daylight Saving Time
As the weekend approaches, people everywhere will grumble as we remind you to change the clocks once again for daylight saving time on Sunday. As you push the clocks forward an hour, let’s take a moment to remember some history… Read More
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Common Causes of Commercial Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were more than 1.3 million commercial fires reported in 2011. Many of these fires resulting in injuries, loss of life, and monetary losses. While it may seem like these commercial fires are… Read More
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Why Should You Have a Fire Prevention Plan?
Every year thousands of companies are affected by injury and loss because of a lack of fire protection planning. Just as you plan out where the items in your facility are going to go, you should be planning out how… Read More
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Benefits of a Residential Sprinkler System
According to a 1990 Maryland law, every newly built multi-family home, hotel, motel, and dormitory must have a residential sprinkler system. This law was expanded in 1992 to include townhomes. While many counties have begun to fight this law, there… Read More
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Space Heater Safety
As the snow threatens to cover the east coast, people are flocking to their nearest store for provisions to equipment to get them through the weekend. These people aren’t just picking up the staples of milk and toilet paper. Many… Read More
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Preventing Workplace Fires
You can buy state of the art fire prevention and suppression equipment, but that is only half the battle when it comes to preventing fires in your commercial space. But how can you and your employees help to prevent fires?… Read More