4 Basic Principles of Fire Safety Training

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4 Basic Principles of Fire Safety Training

Every year, about 3,300 workplace fires occur in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Several people have died as a result of these office fires, and millions of dollars have been lost in property damage. These workplace safety requirements could save your life and the lives of your coworkers. Today, we'll look at four basic fire safety training principles and how they may assist you deal with any potential fire threats in your workplace. 1. Reduce Fire Hazards in Your Workplace You would assume that this is a no-brainer, but the best workplace safety guideline is to destroy an ignition source before any damage is done. Plugging too many objects into an outlet, for example, increases the risk of a fire by overloading the circuit. Other methods for spotting potential fire threats include: • Faulty wiring • Use of damaged wires • Flammable materials not secured • Combustible things close to an ignition source Make sure to inspect these potential fire hazards on a weekly basis. If you find a problem, please notify the maintenance department right once.


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