The most effective prevention of fires and the best way to minimize damage from one is to have a workplace safety program in place. A fire suppression system will detect fires automatically and is able to prevent fires in the workplace. A gaseous fire suppression system is the better choice over the water-based fire suppression…
Month: November 2024
A clean agent fire suppression system uses chemical agents and inert gases to extinguish fires. The agents used must be approved by the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems. A system typically includes the agent, storage containers for the agent, valves to release the agent, fire detection system that consists…
When it comes to fire, commercial kitchens operate in a very high-risk environment. According to the most recent data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fires in restaurants result in 110 civilian injuries and $165 million in direct property damage each year. Cooking equipment was responsible for more than 60 percent of the fires…
Fire extinguishers are required by law on all trucks, truck tractors, and buses. The fire extinguisher(s) must be filled and located so that it is readily available for use. The extinguisher(s) must be securely mounted to prevent sliding, rolling, or vertical movement relative to the motor vehicle. You can’t just throw the extinguisher behind your…