In addition to the economic benefits of energy efficiency, it also promotes a healthy lifestyle. Cutting national energy use by 15 percent for a year could prevent six American deaths each day, and avoid $20 billion in health care costs. The use of fossil fuels in the United States contributes to tiny airborne particles, which…
A management system is a systematic approach to coordinating all aspects of a company. The functions of a company include its customers, reputation, and employees. The responsibility for building a management system falls on the owner or manager of the company. The initial steps should include a strong management system and then you should improve…
Implementation of a Process Safety Management System (PSMS) is an essential part of an organization’s overall risk management strategy. Process hazards should be identified and analyzed prior to the start of the process. The Pre-startup safety review should be part of the PSMS, as well as an emergency response plan. Documentation should include trade secrets…
A typical compartmentation system uses fire-rated doors and walls. The objective of these partitions is to contain fire from spreading horizontally. The fire rating of the wall ranges from 20 minutes to four hours, and can be calculated for fire exposure on one side of the wall. Alternatively, fire-rated doors and walls can be designed…
Proactive fire protection means monitoring your fire safety regime to identify potential issues before they occur. Proactive fire protection measures minimize disruptions and protect occupants, staff and visitors. Preventive maintenance and diagnostics help keep your systems in top working order. The goal is to minimize disruption during a fire while providing the best possible protection…
Passive and Active systems are two types of fire protection systems. These types of systems contain stationary materials that prevent smoke and fire from spreading. They are sometimes used in conjunction with active systems to protect a structure. Passive systems provide the most protection against fire and smoke when used alone or in combination with…
When you are looking for the best fire protection system for your business, there are several different options available. These options include Smoke and fire curtains, ARCS, and Active fire protection systems. In this article, we will explore each of these methods in detail. Also, we’ll discuss the importance of maintaining a fire safety program…
Fire Protection is the study and practice of preventing or limiting the effects of fire. Fire protection includes smoke purge and post-fire systems, as well as life safety systems. There are many different kinds of fire protection systems, including passive and active. But, which is the best option for your home or office? And what…
What is Fire Protection? Fire Protection is the science of fires and how to minimize their effects. This science also deals with smoke control, fire suppression, and extinguishing systems. Whether you need to prevent a fire or just protect your building from smoke damage, we’ll cover it in this article. Whether you’re interested in passive…
The process of reducing the fire’s growth is called Active fire protection. These methods work by creating physical barriers against smoke and flame. The second method, known as passive fire protection, spreads continuous streams of water over the fire. Passive systems also have an aesthetic benefit. Air sampling systems provide both fire protection and aesthetics.…