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There are six types of fire, which usually erupts because of negligence.
Courtesy of Globe Packaging the infographic below gives some basics on fire safety in the workplace.
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Infographic: Fire Safety in the WorkplaceThere are six types of fire, which usually erupts because of negligence. Courtesy of Globe Packaging the infographic below gives […]
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KentClark1
April 3, 2015 9:00 pm
I’m happy that you mentioned at the beginning that most fires are caused by negligence. If more people were careful and mindful of things they are doing when they are cooking, there would be a lot less fires. Whether or not you are negligent of your surroundings, though, you will definitely need to have an understanding of fire safety. http://tcfireprotection.net/index.html
tedsmith575
April 29, 2015 1:12 pm
It makes sense that people can’t control fires because they don’t know the proper safety measures in order to do so. This is precisely why we need to have trainings in the office regarding fires and safety. If every worker knew the safety precautions for a fire, I am sure that the number of fires would diminish. I am going to talk to my supervisor to see if we can have a fire safety training at my workplace. http://www.anthonyfrenchpropertymaintenance.com.au
I’m happy that you mentioned at the beginning that most fires are caused by negligence. If more people were careful and mindful of things they are doing when they are cooking, there would be a lot less fires. Whether or not you are negligent of your surroundings, though, you will definitely need to have an understanding of fire safety. http://tcfireprotection.net/index.html
It makes sense that people can’t control fires because they don’t know the proper safety measures in order to do so. This is precisely why we need to have trainings in the office regarding fires and safety. If every worker knew the safety precautions for a fire, I am sure that the number of fires would diminish. I am going to talk to my supervisor to see if we can have a fire safety training at my workplace.
http://www.anthonyfrenchpropertymaintenance.com.au