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Fire Safety
According to the
Dept. of Labor, workplace fires and explosions kill 200 and
injure more than 5,000 workers each year. In 1995, more than
75,000 workplace fires cost businesses more than $2.3
billion. "Fires wreck havoc among workers and their families
and destroy thousands of businesses each year, putting
people out of work and severely impacting gtheir
livelihoods," said then Sectretary of Labor Robert B. Reich
(1996, October 8). "The human and financial toll underscores
the serious nature of workplace fires."
In 2002 alone, lighted tobacco products caused an estimated
14,450 residential fires, 520 civilian deaths, 1,330
injuries, and $371 million in residential property damage
according to a new U.S. Fire Administration topical
fire research series report.
Obviously, there are many ways to protect yourself, your
family, and your co-workers. First of all, develop an escape
plan. Make sure everyone knows where to meet outside the
home or office. Have fire drills to test your ability to
react when you need to. Install fire alarms in your home and
test them on an annual basis.
There are many more tips and suggestions. The U.S. Fire
Administration and Firewise.org are just a few websites to
check out.
Remember, ONLY YOU...
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