If you can’t stand the heat … prevent kitchen fires
Posted: September 17, 2016
Whether you’re whipping up fried chicken for a family picnic or for a hungry crowd of diners in your restaurant, chances are you’ll be playing with fire. Some easy safety measures will keep you — and your meal — from getting burned. Commercial kitchens Keep your fire-suppression system up to code. Although you can’t eliminate every fire hazard, by meeting the UL 300 standard for...
10 Overlooked Home Projects
Posted: September 16, 2016
It seems like there is always a home project on the To-Do List! You probably already have a list of annual projects. But there are many others that fly under the radar. Paul Sullivan, founder of a full-service remodeling company and the chairman of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers, suggests you tackle these overlooked home projects. 1. Replace your water heater. It’s...
10 Overlooked Home Projects
Posted: September 16, 2016
Planning on sprucing up your home this spring? If so, you probably already have a list of annual projects. But there are many others that fly under the radar. Paul Sullivan, founder of a full-service remodeling company and the chairman of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers, suggests you tackle these overlooked home projects. 1. Replace your water heater. It’s pricey (about $800 to...
Electrical Shock Checklist
Posted: September 10, 2016
Electricity is powerful. You rely on it to power your business. It’s power worth respecting. Electrical shock kills and injures thousands of people each year. While dry skin provides a natural barrier to electrical currents, wet skin - even from perspiration - reduces resistance to zero. Taking proactive steps to prevent electrical shocks in and around your work site is essential. Don’t allow electricity to...
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...