FIRE & SAFETY ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES

Fires destroy property, injure people, and claim lives. A workplace fire can also result in job loss, as many of the offices and factories destroyed by fire in Canada are never rebuilt. Fire safety training is an important strategy for maintaining a safe workplace and preventing fires. Workers who have received proper training can eliminate fire hazards and respond quickly and efficiently if a fire breaks out. Without proper training, a minor incident can quickly escalate into a major incident with disastrous consequences. If there is a fire, everyone is at risk. Some workers, however, may be at greater risk because of when or where they work, or because they are unfamiliar with the premises or the equipment on the job site. Workers can be taught how to recognise fire hazards, conduct a fire safety risk assessment, prevent a workplace fire, and respond if one occurs through fire safety training.