Few occurrences in life are more frightening than a fire. Whether it’s your home or business, your family, your employees and customers are threatened. So getting everyone to safety while completely following emergency firefighters instructions is of paramount importance. “First responders are trained, experienced and skilled to do the right… Read more »
Almonds, the Smith’s daughter discovered, burn briskly in toaster ovens when overheated. Busy elsewhere in the kitchen, she didn’t notice the flare-up until she smelled smoke. By then, the cabinets were scorching. Panicked yelling summoned mom, who rapidly quenched the flames with a fire extinguisher. Whew, disaster averted. The Smiths… Read more »
Fire is one of the most frightening occurrences that a business can encounter. What typically starts small, grows fast to become a catastrophe. Sure, your business has fire extinguishers on hand. But do all your employees know how to properly use them? When was the last time you checked? Or… Read more »
“Fires can start in some truly startling ways,” says John Stoker, President of Paul Davis Restoration Central Nova Scotia, NS. “For example, the mulch pile that burst into flame after sitting in the sun. Fortunately, neighbours raised the alarm and damage was limited to scorched siding.” The lesson is this,… Read more »
There are more than eighty-six thousand restaurants in Canada. From the fanciest, white tablecloth dining, to casual restaurants, bars, cafes, diners, food trucks, grills, and numerous fast food outlets, the Canadian food service industry is robust, employing over 1.3 million people. As one of the nation’s top private sector employers,… Read more »