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Fighting fire

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Fires in homes are caused most frequently by heat sources that are left unattended, short circuiting and overtaxed sockets, and arson. Homeowners can protect their families and property by observing several common-sense preparatory procedures. Taking an inventory of potential hot areas, such as damaged electrical cords, and using a firescreen in front of fire places, are among the techniques homeowners can employ to increase safety.

Publisher: Australian Consumers' Association
Publication Name: Choice (Chippendale, Australia)
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0009-496X
Year: 1997

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Fire! New century, new rules

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Some 18,000 injuries and 750 deaths are caused by fire each year in the UK, with the Fire Protection Association estimating that damage to buildings, lost orders and jobs cause annual losses worth 850 million pounds sterling. The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 are aimed at protecting employees and visitors to the workplace. The main details of the new law are presented.

Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: What to Buy for Business
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0265-296X
Year: 1999
Laws, regulations and rules, Workplace accidents

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Fighting a fire

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The most important point to remember when fighting a fire is that lives should not be risked trying to extinguish it. Fire extinguishers have instructions on their use and it is essential that businesses train staff to handle them safely and correctly. The various ways to tackle a fire are discussed.

Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: What to Buy for Business
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0265-296X
Year: 1997
Usage, Fire extinction, Firefighting, Fire extinguishers

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Subjects list: Methods, Fire prevention
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