Why Use a Safety Can for Gasoline? Gasoline is an extremely flammable liquid that can produce ignitable vapors at normal temperatures. Improper storage, handling, or transfer can result in fires, explosions,...
Spontaneous Ignition Preventing Spontaneous Ignition Spontaneous ignition can occur without an external flame or spark when combustible materials generate heat through oxidation. If that heat cannot dissipate, temperatures can continue to rise...
Smoke Detectors – A Life Saver Smoke detectors provide critical early warning of a fire, giving occupants valuable time to escape before smoke, heat, and toxic gases make evacuation difficult or...
Computer Room Safe Work Practices Computer rooms and data centers contain concentrated electrical equipment, battery backup systems, specialized cooling systems, raised floors, and fire-suppression equipment. These conditions create hazards that require...
Welding on Galvanized Metals Welding on galvanized metal can expose workers to hazardous zinc oxide fumes. Galvanized steel is coated with zinc to protect it from corrosion. When the zinc coating...
What to Do in Case of Fire A fire can spread rapidly, producing intense heat, smoke, and toxic gases. Knowing what to do before a fire occurs can prevent injuries and...
Gasoline Safety – Know the Facts Gasoline is one of the most commonly used flammable liquids at work and at home. Because it is so familiar, it can be easy to...
Time to Charge Your Battery Battery charging and servicing can expose workers to several serious hazards, including explosive hydrogen gas, corrosive electrolyte, electrical shorts, and lifting injuries. Whether charging, servicing, removing,...
Emergency! Where’s the Fire Extinguisher? A fire can grow rapidly. Knowing where fire extinguishers are located, what type to use, and when to evacuate instead of attempting to fight a fire...
Using Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers can help control a small fire before it becomes a major emergency—but only when the correct extinguisher is used by a trained employee under...