Every 85 seconds, a fire breaks out somewhere in Canada. Being prepared for fires isn’t just a matter of life and death—it’s a legal obligation. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, which begins on Oct. 3, here’s what you need to know about fire preparedness …

Every 85 seconds, a fire breaks out somewhere in Canada. Being prepared for fires isn’t just a matter of life and death—it’s a legal obligation. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, which begins on Oct. 3, here’s what you need to know about fire preparedness …

A welder in New Brunswick was welding a pipe in a warehouse from an elevated platform. When a fire broke out, there wasn’t a fire extinguisher nearby. By the time the worker found one, the fire had engulfed the warehouse—and a worker died. Lesson: Compliance …

According to Fire Prevention Canada, the key to correctly using a fire extinguisher is the mnemonic device “PASS”:

Pull the pin. Some units require the releasing of a lock latch, pressing a puncture lever, inversion or other motion.
Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the …

According to Fire Prevention Canada, the key to correctly using a fire extinguisher is the mnemonic device “PASS”:

Pull the pin. Some units require the releasing of a lock latch, pressing a puncture lever, inversion or other motion.
Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the …

Are your workers ready to deal with a possible workplace fire? Make sure your safety training answers these questions:

What’s your responsibility in case of fire—to report the fire, fight it or leave the building?
Where are fire alarms located?
Where are fire extinguishers located? Do workers know …

GENERAL FIRE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Here are the general fire preparedness and response requirements in your jurisdiction’s OHS law:

JURISDICTION

REQUIREMENTS

LAW

FED
1. Fire protection equipment must be installed, inspected and maintained in every workplace in accordance with the National Fire …

Disobeying the orders of a supervisor, a mine worker chose to dump scrap on a stope not designated for dumping instead of on the nearest “scrap stope.” He fell into an open hole and was killed. The mine was charged with several safety violations. But …

Make sure that your company’s supervisors document all “tool box talks”—that is, informal discussions with workers typically conducted at the start of the workday, shift or particular job. If an incident occurs or your site’s inspected, you’ll need this documentation to prove that workers got …

Don’t make participation in safety training voluntary if the training is necessary for workers to perform their jobs safely. Training is the cornerstone of any effective—and legally compliant—safety program. If training is voluntary, than workers may chose not to attend. If workers get hurt as …