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"The CSB has identified over 60 fatalities since 1990 due to explosions and fires from hot work activities on tanks. Hot... see more
This is a shortened edited version of a 29 minute Video produced by the University of Michigan and marketed by Pyramid... see more
The US Fire Administration site for Children. A lot of different types of material aimed primarily at the k-8 age group.
"Each year in North America, more than 100,000 home fires start in the kitchen, killing hundreds of people and injuring... see more
This podcast includes experts who discuss the importance of prevention, detection and suppression and some time-tested... see more
Safety Video on Welding Tanks in the Oilfield. Lessons learned are transferable to any hot work situations.
These videos which have been produced by Kansas State University are excellent and inexpensive resources
This booklet provides a generic overview of a standards-related topic. This publication does not alter or determine... see more
Whether you work at an industrial plant, school, hospital or even a large apartment building, your site’s facility staff... see more
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) develops and delivers fire prevention and safety education programs in partnership... see more
This is an outline for a course in Fire Prevention Organization and Management.
A US Chemical Safety and Investigation board safety video detailing 2010 hot work accident at DuPont in Buffalo NY. The... see more
Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. "In the aftermath of the grain elevator explosion in south central Kansas on Monday,... see more
A description of the steps necessary to mobilize a community in preventing intentionally set fires
A check list with multiple links to related sites for workplace planning for security and fire/explosion prevention and... see more
There are several related resources on this site. These were developed as part of a USFA grant and are tested and... see more
An article on preventing dust. Excerpted from a book "Guidelines for handling Powders and Bulk Solids" published by... see more
Texto explicativo del porque usar extintores portátiles en su lugar de trabajo u hogar.
This animation depicts the events leading up to the fire at Chevron's Richmond California Refinery
A video produced by the US Chemical Safety Board. "Key lessons to prevent flammable vapor explosions caused by welding... see more
DESCRIPTION At a sterilization plant, bypassing a safety interlock has catastrophic results. Investigation Details
This is a short animation describing and showing how fire sprinklers operate.
'Fire safety is important, regardless of whether students live on-campus, in Greek Housing, or off-campus. This guide... see more