Fire & Explosives Safety

Fire and explosive safety in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) context revolves around preventing and managing the risks associated with fires and explosions in the workplace. This includes identifying potential ignition sources, implementing fire prevention measures, and having emergency response plans in place. OHS guidelines emphasize the importance of fire detection systems, proper storage and handling of flammable materials, maintaining electrical systems, and ensuring access to firefighting equipment such as extinguishers and sprinkler systems. Additionally, employee training in fire safety procedures, evacuation drills, and establishing clear protocols for handling and disposing of explosive materials are crucial elements of a comprehensive fire and explosive safety program aimed at safeguarding the well-being of workers and minimizing property damage.

Fire Prevention Compliance Game Plan

The 5 things to do to control workplace fire hazards

Fire Emergency Response Plans – Know The Laws of Your Province

What kind of fire emergency response and evacuation policy must

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist

Fires are one of the most common types of workplace

Portable Fire Extinguisher Policy

This Model Policy is based on Ontario OHS Regulations and

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The Fire Triangle In Summer: A Conversational Guide For Canadian Ohs Managers On Seasonal Ignition Risks

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Burned By Complacency: Best Practices For Fire Watch, Permits, And Emergency Readiness

There’s a grim irony in fires that start on the calmest, most routine days. Take the mid-afternoon [...]

Managing Fire Protection: A Conversational Multi-Module Guide for Safety Professionals

Picture this: it’s mid-afternoon at NorthStar Manufacturing’s plant in Edmonton when the fire-alarm [...]

Canadian OHS Professionals – Wildfire Alert and Employer Responsibilities

The 2025 wildfire season is officially under way, with the first major blaze igniting in mid-May [...]

How HR Managers Can Support Employees Under Evacuation Notice from Wildfire Threats in Canada

As wildfires become increasingly frequent and severe across Canada, human resources (HR) [...]

Breathing Easy in the Smoke: Respiratory PPE for Canadian Wildfire Events

Each summer, as sweltering heat dries Canada’s forests to tinder, wildfires ignite across the [...]

Title: This Date in Safety History: May 9, 1992—The Westray Mine Explosion

A horrific tragedy and miscarriage of justice caused Canada to change its criminal laws.

Just Released: OHS Lessons For Employers From King v. R., 2025 NBCA 12

On January 23, 2025, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal released its decision in King v R. This [...]

This Date in Safety History: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

March 25, 1911: The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire causes 146 worker deaths and adoption of fire [...]

This Date in Safety History: Fire Prevention

February 7, 1968: The Dale’s Penthouse high-rise fire changes fire prevention forever.

2024 OHS Insider Scorecard

Download the OHS Insider 2024 scorecard to learn about the biggest fines issued this past year [...]

Stay Warm & Safe: Essential Portable Space Heater Tips

Temporary heating devices are a potential ignition source that must be kept a safe distance from [...]

Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance Game Plan

13 things you must do to meet OHS, Fire Code, and NFPA fire extinguisher requirements.

Firefighting – Know The Laws of Your Province

ALBERTA Employers in Alberta have specific responsibilities for firefighting that are governed by [...]

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