Carbon dioxide (CO₂) fire extinguishers are some of the most common extinguishers you’ll find in workplaces—especially around electrical equipment, server rooms, laboratories, workshops, fueling areas, and industrial environments. They are fast, effective, and leave no residue. But they also come with a serious hazard many workers underestimate: cold burns (frostbite). When discharged, a CO₂ extinguisher … Read more
Fire hazards exist in every workplace—offices, factories, warehouses, construction sites, hospitals, hotels, and even remote field stations. Yet many organizations underestimate the value of hands-on fire extinguisher training, assuming employees will simply “figure it out” during an emergency. The truth is this: fire extinguishers are only effective when the people using them know exactly what … Read more
A fire alarm system for the Deaf is not just about turning up volumes or exposing visual cues — it’s about designing a holistic, legally compliant, reliable alerting and evacuation solution that gives equitable protection to people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. In this guide, I will walk you through: Why standard fire alarms fail … Read more
In this kitchen fire safety guide for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, we will explore how to make cooking and kitchen activities safer, more predictable, and less stressful. Autistic individuals often experience heightened sensory sensitivities, difficulties with transitions, challenges in planning and executive functioning, and sometimes unique patterns of attention or fixation. These traits influence … Read more
When a large lithium battery—whether part of an electric vehicle, a stationary energy storage system (ESS), or industrial equipment—catches fire, the dangers do not end when visible flames are extinguished. In fact, the safety measures used after a large lithium battery catches fire are critical to prevent reignition, protect health, enable safe cleanup, and manage … Read more
From the moment you hire your first employee and set up your office or facility, safety must be a top priority. One of the often-underappreciated aspects of workplace safety is the importance of fire drills in the workplace. A fire drill seems like a simple exercise—but its proper planning, execution, and follow-up can mean the … Read more
If you have ever wondered how to become a fire protection engineer, you are not alone. With increasing fire risks in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, the demand for skilled professionals who can design safe buildings, develop fire protection systems, and shape safety policies has never been higher. Fire protection engineering is not just about … Read more
When asking “Who is responsible for enforcing fire safety,” the short answer is: multiple actors — including fire marshals, fire inspectors, building code officials, state and local governments, and sometimes private third-party auditors — all share responsibility. The exact distribution depends on jurisdiction, scope (commercial, residential, industrial), and the legal framework in that area. In … Read more
Understanding fire safety is essential in every environment, from homes and schools to offices and industrial sites. One of the most widely taught fire response techniques is the PASS method—a simple four-step instruction for using a fire extinguisher effectively. This article explores the PASS fire safety technique in depth: its origins, importance, how to implement … Read more
The RACE acronym in Fire Safety stands for ‘Remove, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish or Evacuate‘. This easy-to-remember acronym is universally used in case of a fire; every staff member is trained to recognize and respond appropriately to a fire using this term. R.A.C.E. is part of “The Fire Response Plan.” It is adopted to ensure … Read more