Door cracked open Door propped open Door that was thought to have closed but did not One of the most important ways a school district can ensure the security of students and staff is to keep unauthorized people from getting inside the buildings. Many...
The risk of a fire in a warehouse or a manufacturing facility can be extreme. Not only can the equipment or various machinery pose a significant fire hazard if not properly maintained, but extensive fire damage can also be devastating to the business that runs the...
Fire safety equipment can be extremely effective at extinguishing a fire before it becomes uncontrollable, or at containing a fire that has already begun to spread. However, if fire safety equipment is not properly installed, it might not have the same beneficial...
Fire extinguishers can be your first defense against a fire in your business. If the time comes when you need to use your fire extinguisher, you want to be confident that it is going to work properly and efficiently. Unfortunately, not everyone realizes that...
Along with having several requirements related to sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a number of regulations related to fire alarms as well. At their core, these regulations are geared at ensuring that an alarm system will properly alert individuals in the event of a fire and encourage people to leave a dangerous situation. However, failure to comply with OSHA’s fire alarm regulations can cause a facility to fail their fire safety inspection and could also lead to a citation or a substantial fine. Defective fire alarms could also place employees in serious harm if a fire were to break out. For these reasons, adhering to OSHA’s requirements not only protects an employer from paying a fine but also protects your employees from fire-related emergencies. Here is how you can keep your alarm system in check with OSHA’s regulations and be sure to pass your next fire safety inspection. OSHA Fire Alarm Requirements and Common Violations OSHA’s fire alarm regulations can essentially be divided into three basic categories: ensuring that the alarm system is recognizable and accessible, proper installation and restoration, and regular testing and maintenance. Common violations often stem from an employer’s […]
Sirens wailing. Lights flashing. Another false fire alarm evacuates a building. An unwanted alarm not only places a burden on the fire department’s resources, but frequent alarms can also lull a building’s occupants into complacency from danger due to a real fire....
Please visit us at our PASBO booth number 608. We will be exhibiting March 6th from 10:30am to 3:00pm and March 7th from 9:30am to 3:15pm. Stop by to learn more about how Keystone Fire and Security can help your school district protect your students, staff and property by unifying disparate...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires compliance with a number of standards to ensure facilities are protected in the event of a fire. As a result, it’s no surprise that many of these regulations pertain to portable fire extinguishers. What many people don’t always realize, however, is that OSHA compels facilities to do more than simply keep fire extinguishers on the premises. There are other expectations in place when it comes to maintenance or storage, as well as various obligations regarding proper training practices. Inevitably, facilities will face fire safety inspections and so it is important to have a good grasp on what exactly OSHA demands when it comes to fire extinguishers. Not only will it ensure that your employees and your building will be as prepared as possible in the event of a fire, but also could save you from a hefty fine or citation. Below are some of OSHA’s most common fire extinguisher violations and ways to prevent them. Common OSHA Fire Extinguisher Violations Simply put, you can’t be ready for a fire safety inspection if you don’t even know what an OSHA inspector will be on the lookout for. Consequently, the first step […]
Fires and explosions are major contributors to loss of life and property in laboratories. Many businesses and schools maintain laboratories to oversee experiments on a regular basis. Students use laboratories to explore and learn. Businesses conduct research on new...
As a restaurant owner, it’s imperative to protect your business, property, and individuals from fires. Fires can ravage a business, causing permanent closure and lost revenue. Restaurants are at high risk from fire due to combustibles close to hot surfaces and open...
