Fire Safety is More than Prevention.
Posted: September 22, 2016
It also means knowing how to stop a fire once it starts. Teaching your team the basics of fire fighting could reduce fire damage at your workplace. There are 3 common types of fires: ordinary combustibles, like paper, wood, and trash; flammable liquids, greases, or gases; and energized electrical equipment. Fire extinguishers are built to put out one or more of these classes of fires....
Proper Smoke Alarm Placement Can Save Your Life!
Posted: September 2, 2016
Not only is checking the batteries and testing your smoke alarms important to your safety, but also key is placing smoke alarms in the proper places. Alarms should be in the basement, outside sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. View the infographic below to learn more about smoke alarm placement. More information about fire prevention This article is part of a series of articles for Fire...
Cultivate a Fire-Safe Farm
Posted: March 15, 2016
There are a lot of fire hazards on the farm, especially during harvest time. Dry crops and chaff offer plenty of fuel in fields and barns, on combines, and around other heavy farm equipment. Fields and equipment The Iowa State Extension has put together a list of safety precautions to help make your harvest safe and bountiful. Carry a minimum of two class ABC fire...
Simple Tips to Keep Laundry Rooms Efficient and Fire-Free
Posted: March 10, 2016
Pardridge Insurance, in partnership with Grinnell Mutual, reminds homeowners that simple dryer maintenance can help keep your home and family safe. Choose the right venting system Just as clogged lint filters can overheat and combust, lint can also build up in the dryer and ductwork of the ventilation system. For example, bends in the ductwork reduce airflow, leading to lint accumulation. That’s why it’s important for ductwork...
The 10 Commandments of Candle Safety
Posted: January 28, 2016
By: Amanda Prischak, www.eriesense.com Have you been lighting up candles during the dark winter months? If so, you’ll want to follow the 10 commandments of candle safety. 1.Thou shall not leave thy candle unattended. This one is pretty obvious, but don’t be tempted to ignore it. Research shows that 19 percent of home candle fires happen when no one is keeping an eye on things. 2. Thou...