The observation of Fire Prevention Week, October 8 through 14, provides an opportune time to emphasize the importance of people knowing how to protect themselves and their co-workers should a fire happen. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workplace fires and explosions kill about 200 workers each year and injure nearly 5,000. In many of these workplace fires, inadequate fire extinguishing systems and locked fire exits contributed to the losses. To prevent those losses, it's important to take a closer look at inspections, exits, fire extinguishers and training.

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