It’s important for hospitals to demonstrate their dedication to safe, effective, and comprehensive patient care. While they can display this in their day-to-day operations, most choose to take things a step further by earning accreditation from Det Norske Veritas,...
This article is the first of our two-part series on battery energy storage systems (BESS). It serves as an overview to these systems and the steps you can take to protect your facility against their corresponding fire hazards. Stay tuned for a future article on...
Fire prevention is an important topic in any industry, but in the healthcare industry, it’s essential. Healthcare facilities and hospitals provide home and respite to patients who may not be medically able to evacuate on their own, which means your healthcare...
Any workplace must take special care when it comes to fire safety, but fires in industrial and manufacturing environments can be especially devastating. During 2011-2015, according to the NFPA, there were an estimated 37,910 fires in industrial or manufacturing...
While fire can seem like one big threatening force, it’s important to know that there are actually several classes of fires. A fire’s class can determine how quickly it burns, how dangerous it is, and the best way to suppress or put it out. The 5 different...
Construction sites can cause some of the most dangerous and expensive fires. The worksite is fraught with risks, and if a fire breaks out, it can spread rapidly and create situations that make it difficult for firefighters to gain control of the fire or rescue trapped...
