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Winter fire safety Australia: Easy Steps for Fire Safety
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on 22 July 2019
Fire safety is essential year-round; however, cold winter months are actually the top season for household fires. Cold weather and less daylight means individuals are more likely to use lights, electrical holiday decorations, and heating devices for longer and in more ways than during other times of the year. The cold temperatures additionally dry out wood and will produce primed setting for a spark to develop a fire. Lots of fire hazards are avoidable. Allow me to share several poi...
Proper Disposal of Fire Extinguishers
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on 22 July 2019
Oftentimes, it is more affordable to buy new fire extinguishers than having them recharged ore refilled. Extinguishers must be fully charged at all times and replaced or refilled even only a small amount has been used. Fire extinguishers highly depends on the pressure of the cylinder.
Fire extinguishers are considered hazardous waste and cannot be disposed together with common household chemical waste collection. Pressurized chemicals can be extremely dangerous, thus, pr...
Kids Fire Safety Tips They Will Remember
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on 22 July 2019
Playing with fire have caused serious damage to property and loss of lives, most of them were involved with children. It's essential that kids are taught about fire safety and ways to prevent fire from occurring. They should also be educated on how to protect themselves in the event of fire. Here are tips on ensuring kids fire safety.
Don't play with matches or lighters. This is the most common and important rule that kids should follow. Kids must lea...
| Posted in: Kids Fire Safety |
Importance of Brisbane North Fire Protection for Business Establishments
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on 22 July 2019
To better understand the importance of fire protection for businesses, here are disturbing facts from the National Safety Council of Australia:
There are only about 25% or less of staff members who can remember where fire extinguishers are located in the workplace Only 26% of Australians are trained in first aid 50% or less of building occupants know what to do in the event of an emergency
To elaborate further, reports from Fire ...
| Posted in: Brisbane North Fire Protection |
A Brief Fire Extinguisher Checklist
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on 22 July 2019
On top of the list of responsibilities and duties of business owners and employees is maintaining the safety of its employers and clients. This includes safety, security and protection against unwanted incidents such as fire. Buildings are equipped with fire protection systems to promote safety and security along with an efficient emergency evacuation plan.
One of the most common equipment seen in a building are fire extinguishers. They contain fire in it...
| Posted in: Fire Extinguisher Checklist |
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