Fire Safety


Workers Putting Out a Warehouse Fire

ASSP Honors the 114th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Next week marks 114 years since the tragedy that sparked workplace safety reforms.

People Gather to Celebrate California Funds for Workers

California Invests $25 Million in Worker Safety, Supporting LA Fire Recovery Efforts

California's Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is investing in the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) to strengthen worker safety and education.

Fire PPE

The Science Behind High-Visibility Protective Fabrics

Workers in high-risk work environments need to feel confident their flame-resistant clothing will also help them be seen by others.

Abbot Fire Group joins Compliance Group’s Fire Division

Abbot Fire Group joins Compliance Group’s Fire Division

Compliance Group integrates Abbot Fire Group’s trusted expertise to deliver comprehensive, multi-sector regulatory solutions.

Siemens Acquires Danfoss Fire Safety to Strengthen Fire Safety Focus

Siemens Acquires Danfoss Fire Safety to Strengthen Fire Safety Focus

Siemens aims to enhance its fire suppression technology and accelerate the company's shift toward sustainable solutions.

New NIOSH Center Addresses Firefighter Safety and Health Risks

New NIOSH Center Addresses Firefighter Safety and Health Risks

NIOSH has launched a center focused on improving firefighter safety and health through research and coordination with partner organizations.

Heat Resistance in PPE: How New Materials Are Improving Firefighter Safety

Heat Resistance in PPE: How New Materials Are Improving Firefighter Safety

Advancements in heat-resistant materials and regulatory updates are enhancing the safety and health of firefighters by improving their gear's performance and reducing harmful chemicals.

The Digital Fire Revolution

The Digital Fire Revolution

Digital tools and simulations are transforming fire safety training by offering engaging, risk-free and efficient emergency response education.



Washington L&I Moves to Require Enhanced Training for Fire-Resistant Material

Washington L&I Moves to Require Enhanced Training for Fire-Resistant Material

The rule change aims to improve the effectiveness of fire protection measures.

Dropping the Ball: The Most Common Fire Safety Mistakes by Business Owners

Dropping the Ball: The Most Common Fire Safety Mistakes by Business Owners

Business owners make a plethora of mistakes that put their company at increased risk of starting a fire in their workplace.

Fire Extinguisher Facts that Every Safety Professional Should Know

Fire Extinguisher Facts that Every Safety Professional Should Know

The most consistent violations during inspections relate to fire extinguisher annual service and inspection. Here's what safety professionals need to know.

Top Mistakes in Addressing Thermal Hazards

Top Mistakes in Addressing Thermal Hazards

Fires happen every day, often with minor consequences, but plant operators and staff underestimate the importance of thermal hazard risk mitigation and response planning.

Preventing Electrical Accidents on Job Sites

Preventing Electrical Accidents on Job Sites

Since even employees who indirectly work with electricity can be at risk, employers and workers need to take steps to prevent electricity-related injuries and fatalities on job sites.

 Entertainment Company Faces Proposed Penalties, Citation After Fatal Workplace Fire and Explosion

Entertainment Company Faces Proposed Penalties, Citation After Fatal Workplace Fire and Explosion

Four workers lost their lives and one spent time in the hospital with “near-fatal injuries” after the December 2022 incident.

Operational Readiness: Stop Fires Before There’s Even a Spark

What should be included in an operational readiness model?

People walk toward an exit in a Dollar General store

Obstructed Exit Routes, Walkways Found at Florida Dollar General

For the latest citation, the company now faces $401,812 in proposed penalties.

NIOSH’s National Firefighter Registry Established to Learn More About Firefighting and Cancer, Increase Health of These First Responders

The new registry—announced in mid-April—marks the “largest effort undertaken by the nation to support and advance understanding of cancer in the fire service.”

yellow Dollar General sign

OSHA Finds More Hazards at Dollar General Stores, Proposes Over $1M in Combined Penalties

Blocked exit routes and unsafely stacked boxes and merchandise were among the violations the company received citations for.

a dollar general sign in front of a dollar general store

Obstructed Exit Routes, Fire Extinguishers Found at Ohio Dollar General

DolGen Midwest LLC faces proposed penalties of $254,478.

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

The discount retailer’s string of citations continues with proposed penalties of $171K after a recent inspection.

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