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By Don Hoeschele, MS, CHMM The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) recently approved recommendations to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other organizations to help prevent explosions and fires during pipe cleaning and October is Fire Safety Month. We’ll see the billboards and commercials and kids will learn about fire in school, but what does it mean? It’s time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and don’t forget the carbon monoxide detectors, there should be one near all bedrooms. Check your fire extinguishers. Is the charge still good? What’s the expiration date? If you have kids, do they know what to do in case of fire? The numbers speak EHS Top Ten Tuesday: Fire Safety 1. Approximately 75% of fire related deaths are due to smoke inhalation rather than burns or other injuries. 2. Arson is the leading cause of non-residential structure fires in the United States, followed by electrical distribution systems. 3. Good housekeeping and proper storage of flammables and combustibles are important but often overlooked aspects of fire prevention and safety. Waste should not be allowed to accumulate. Combustible or flammable wastes should be removed daily. |
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