Fire safety is an integral aspect of infrastructure maintenance, yet the authority’s ignorance puts lives in danger. By law, fire safety systems have to be inspected regularly, and both installation and inspections should be done at regular intervals by following fire safety standards. A malfunctioning fire safety system will be useless in a firebreak. A […]
Fire safety and fire safety system is an essential aspect of the workplace in order to prevent harm and property damage caused by flames. As we all know, different workplaces deal with different kinds of flammable materials. Every safety rule and regulation at work must be followed to ensure complete protection against danger.All workers should […]
Commercial kitchen fires are a serious hazard that can have devastating consequences. In the US alone, an estimated 5,000 restaurant fires occur each year, resulting in over $200 million in property damage and hundreds of injuries. The primary causes of commercial kitchen fires include malfunctioning kitchen equipment, a lack of maintenance, and improper food-handling techniques. […]
Fire sprinklers are fire safety equipment that immediately ejects water upon sensing a fire in a building. Therefore, these sprinklers are only activated when the fire sprinkler head detects heat or flames. Water is an effective extinguishing agent; hence, fire sprinklers can significantly assist in preventing the spread of a fire. Why should a fire […]
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people working from home drastically increased, and it looks like this trend is here to stay, even though we are no longer in the grip of the virus. After all, working from home offers innumerable benefits: no commutes, you can sleep in a bit more, you don’t […]
As fascinating as fire can be, it is also extremely deadly, capable of consuming everything in its path. Whether at home or in restaurants, the risk of a fire starting in the kitchen is inherent, especially when you are frying stuff. It goes without saying, that you need to be exceptionally careful when you are […]
Every year, billions of dollars are lost due to industrial explosions and fires. On average, there are 37,000 fires yearly in buildings of all shapes and sizes, as the National Fire Protection Association reported. There were 18 deaths, 279 injuries, and $1 billion in property damage due to these incidents. Any location with both heating […]
If you are running a business or an employee at a company, knowledge about access control systems is necessary. So what is access control, and why is it important in a building? Access control systems are the most effective way to restrict who has access to your building. They are the security devices that keep […]
With advancements in every industry, fire and safety precautions in the home have also made significant strides forward. Installing CCTV security cameras is no longer an option, but rather a requirement. Since everything is now computerised, the lock system can be easily broken into. CCTV cameras are now widely available and easily installed in homes […]
Should we make home fire safety plans? Why is a home fire escape plan needed? The basic need or importance of having a home fire safety plan is to ensure the safety of family members during fire emergencies. According to the law stated in Section 2.8 of the Ontario Fire Code, everyone should have a […]