Is Fire Safety Training for Employees Required?

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Is Fire Safety Training for Employees Required?
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Fires are Everywhere!

• Fires can occur at any time and at any place.
  Fires can be triggered due to various reasons at
  home, offices, construction sites, factories,
  schools, and even open spaces.

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Examples Where Fires May Occur

1. A room full of computers.
2. A hazardous waste site with flammable chemicals.
3. A kitchen fire at home or at a restaurant.

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Some Common Causes of Fire

• Open flames such as stoves or fireplaces
• Heating, lighting, and electrical equipment
  malfunctioning
• Smoking
• Burning

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What Causes Workplace Fires?

• Electrical equipment malfunction or failures.
• Smoking in prohibited areas
• Areas with greater exposure to flammable
  materials or substances.
• Inappropriate storage of flammable
  substances/materials.
• Welding or cutting operations.
• Friction or heat from machinery.

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Various Industries are Prone to Fire Hazards

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Hazardous Waste Sites
• Agriculture
• Foodservice

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Preventive Measures for Fire Safety

• Employers are responsible for creating awareness
  amongst workers of the preventive measures to
  minimize fire hazards at workplaces.

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Workplace Safety Measures
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It is now clear that implementing fire safety
measures could make the difference between life
and death.
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