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Inside the October Issue |
The Future of Fire Safety Is Here
BY KHALIL SEARCY
Traditional fire extinguisher training can be messy, costly and time-consuming. It involves starting a fire in an outdoor burn tray, spraying the flames with dry chemicals, lighting a new fire for the next person, recharging empty extinguishers throughout the day, and then cleaning up afterward.
That constant start-stop cycle interrupts sessions and limits the number of people who can be trained. All the downtime also can leave trainees bored and unengaged. And at the end, instructors literally have a mess on their hands. Full story »
Working Concepts Works to Further Improve Ladder Safety
Falls from ladders remain a persistent hazard both in the workplace
and at home. , According to the CDC, there are five major
causes of ladder fall incidents:
1. Incorrect extension ladder set up angle: In about 40 percent
of cases, the cause of the ladder-related injury is a ladder
sliding out at the base from an incorrect set up angle. The CDC
says, extension ladders should be set at about a 75-degree angle.
2. Inappropriate ladder selection: Selection of a ladder with
the proper size and duty-rating is important to avoid instability
and structural failure. However, many ladder users lack knowledge
of proper ladder selection.
3. Insufficient ladder inspection: Practice regular inspection
and maintenance to reduce the likelihood of ladder structural
failure.
4. Improper ladder use: Examples of improper ladder use include
overreaching while on the ladder; carrying objects while going up or down the ladder; applying excessive force while on
the ladder. Full story »
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