General How to create a simple building evacuation diagram Originally published on U.S Fire Administration In addition to exit signs that guide people to safety, some buildings — like hotels, hospitals, nursing homes and high-rise buildings — are required to post an evacuation diagram. These diagrams are critical to the safe evacuation of people during an emergency. However, there is no fire or building code […] Written by Staff Writer September 14, 2020September 14, 2020
General Fire-adapted communities Originally published on U.S Fire Administration What is a fire-adapted community? A human community consisting of informed and prepared citizens collaboratively planning and taking action to safely coexist with wildland fire through preparation. A fire-adapted community is where residents, agency partners, tribes, local elected officials, fire districts, public works departments, utilities, water districts, conservation and land […] Written by Staff Writer September 14, 2020September 14, 2020
General CSB Issues New Type of Safety Product Entitled Dust Hazard Learning Review Originally published on CSB September 10, 2020, Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new contractor report stemming from the 2017 fatal dust explosion at the Didion Milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin. The document entitled, “Dust Hazard Learning Review” produced for the CSB by Dynamic Inquiry LLC, gathered feedback […] Written by Staff Writer September 14, 2020September 14, 2020
