Fire Safety


Being a large facility does have its disadvantages, as well. Job changes, retirement, and reductions in the workforce can all play a role in how your safety management team operates.

Fire Protection Systems and Procedures for Large Sites

Conducting Safe Zone drills and evacuation drills as required is a good measure of your company's safety program.

London Brigade: Pot Factory Fires Soaring

They've more than doubled during the past two years, according to the department.

NETS and NHTSA remind us that wearing seat belts while traveling this week is essential.

Safety Issues All Around for Thanksgiving Week

Winter driving hazards, electrical safety issues, slips, falls, and more for the holiday season.

Ferdo Refrigeration Cited After Follow-up Inspection

The company allegedly failed to correct workplace health and safety hazards cited from previous OSHA inspections.

Railroads Plead for Better Oil Tank Car Safety

Railroad companies across the nation have asked safety regulators to require cars that carry flammable liquids to be modified or upgraded.

Houston's Fire Chief Resigns

Terry Garrison announced he'll return to Phoenix to attend to an ailing grandson.

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Sandifer Case

The justices will decide whether or not workers should be paid for the time they take to put on and remove safety equipment.

Metal Finishing Plant Fined More Than $65,000

OSHA filed 15 safety violations against Har-Conn Chrome Co.



Honeywell Honors Colorado Springs Firefighters

In addition to honoring the men and women who fought the Waldo Canyon Wildfires and the Black Forest Wildfires, Honeywell donates $255,000 worth of safety gear to them.

Exhibitors from more than 50 countries have rented a record amount of exhibit space at this year

A+A 2013 Exhibits Set New Record

More than 1,600 exhibitors from 55 countries have book a record amount of floor space for the Nov. 5-8 trade fair and congress in Dusseldorf, Germany.

OSHA Issues Notices After Army Facility's Explosion

The explosion and fire occurred March 28 in the pyrotechnic building of the Crane Army Ammunition Activity, in Crane, Ind.

Purse Designer's Corporate Office and Showroom Cited

OSHA issued $77,000 in fines to Rebecca Minkoff for allegedly breaking several safety rules.

'Iron Man Suit' Sought by Special Operations Command

If it can be accomplished, it would provide ballistic protection and fire-retardant capability, according to the Army News Service's David Vergun.

Mesothelioma, Other Cancers Higher Among Firefighters

A new study involving 30,000 firefighters strengthens the scientific evidence for a relation between firefighting and cancer, the researchers said.

UK Firefighters' Strike Called Off

The five-hour strike set for Oct. 19 has been "postponed" as the Fire Brigades Union continues to discuss pension issues with its members' employers.

Ahead of Firefighters Strike, UK Businesses Urged to Check Detection Systems

The Health and Safety Executive issued four recommendations as businesses prepare for a five-hour walkout by members of the Fire Brigades Union on Oct. 19.

Sen. Boxer Announces OSHA Fine in West Explosion Case

Though the shutdown prevented OSHA from announcing it, the agency has proposed $118,300 in fines again Adair Grain Inc., which owned the fertilizer storage facility that blew up in the Texas town.

Oregon State Police Issue Marine Marker Warning

Three were found along the state's coast recently by Oregon State Police Hazardous Device Technicians and Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel, prompting the Oct. 7 alert.

Danger at Another Bangladeshi Garment Factory

Following several serious incidents earlier this year, yet another garment factory in Bangladesh suffers a fire that kills 9.

Fire Protection Week Activities Under Way

The National Fire Protection Association and many fire departments across the country are participating in the week's events.

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