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Fire Prevention Weekly Update – July 9, 2013

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News International News Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities Lancaster City Fire Department has free smoke detector program Campus fire safety Fatal Fire Leads to Safe Student Housing List (Ohio) State College apartment … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – July 9, 2013

Arc Flash Regulations Overview

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  New Regulations, NEC Labeling Requirement OSHA is now citing and fining employers for failure to protect employees from the dangers of arc flash. For guidelines on best practices for protecting employees, OSHA refers employers to the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E standard, "Standard For Electrical Safety In the Workplace." The NFPA 70E 2012 edition instructs … Continue reading Arc Flash Regulations Overview

June & July Are Peak Months For Grilling Fires & Injuries

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Video: Hannah Storm, NFPA team up to offer consumers home fire safety. May 23, 2013 – As the Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer, grillers everywhere are dusting off their spatulas and are eager to let the grilling season commence. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is recommending that grillers be mindful … Continue reading June & July Are Peak Months For Grilling Fires & Injuries

Fire Prevention Weekly Update – May 13, 2013

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 05/13/2013 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities Fire department on mission to put smoke detectors in every home (Idaho) Fire agency offers … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – May 13, 2013

Safety Photo of the Day – “What’s Wrong With Using This As A Face Shield?, It’ll Work Just Fine!”

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Want Water With That face Shield? Face shield protection is an important part of personal protective equipment (PPE). OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.133 gives the requirements for employers to follow on the appropriate use and selection of face shields and protective eyewear. OSHA relies on ANSI to provide manufacturing standards for face shields as well … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day – “What’s Wrong With Using This As A Face Shield?, It’ll Work Just Fine!”

Fire Prevention Weekly Update – May 7, 2013

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 05/06/2013 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities MFRD: students ride fire boat; learn about fire safety on Mobile River (Alabama) Donated … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – May 7, 2013

New Authenticity Program for NFPA Digital Documents

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  Counterfeit or incomplete fire and life safety codes can pose serious risks. William Geller, NFPA senior project manager, discusses the reasons behind NFPA's Authenticity Program and provides a brief description of the authentication process and how to use it. Learn more about the Authentication Program at http://www.nfpa.org/authenticate  

Fire Prevention Weekly Update – March 28, 2013

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News International News   Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 03/25/2013   Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities   Firefighter's Knack for "Thinking Like a Kid" Saves Little Boy, Inspires … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – March 28, 2013

Fire Prevention Weekly Update – March 6, 2013

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 03/04/2013 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities Auburn to offer Citizens Fire Academy (Maine) Fire department providing smoke detectors to those … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – March 6, 2013

Fire Prevention Weekly Update – January 30, 2013

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  Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 01/28/2013 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities Flora VFD is offering free smoke detectors to save lives After deadly KY … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – January 30, 2013

Fire Prevention Weekly Update – January 11, 2013

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 01/07/2013 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities Fire safety takes center stage for Baltimore students Jefferson … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – January 11, 2013

Fire Prevention Weekly Update- December 18, 2012

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 12/17/2012 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities The 12 days of Christmas fire safety in Clarington … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update- December 18, 2012