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According to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Charts, 1992-2006 [532 KB
PDF, 17 pages], fires and explosions accounted for 4% of workplace fatalities in 2006.
This page provides valuable reference materials for prevention of fire-related
injuries in all workplaces.
The following questions link to information relevant to fire safety in the
workplace.
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What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus |
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What are the hazards and possible solutions associated with fire safety?
General | Construction |
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What additional information is available?
Training | Other Resources |
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California Wildfires
Hot Topics
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OSHA Offers New Publication on Fire Service. OSHA Trade News Release, (2006,
August 7). Appropriate for all
fire service organizations, including fire brigades and fire departments. Many
of the discussions can help during responses for other emergencies such as
hazardous material releases, emergency medical care, non-fire rescues and
terrorist events.
- Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection
Systems. OSHA Publication 3256, (2006). Available as a 1.02 MB
PDF, 71 pages. Provides guidance to building and fire protection system
designers, regarding firefighter and apparatus access, fire service challenges,
communications, emergency power systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems.
eTools
- OSHA Fire Safety Advisor - Version 1.0a.
OSHA Expert System, (2000, September). Provides interactive expert help to apply OSHA's Fire Safety related standards. It addresses
OSHA's general industry standards for fire safety and emergency evacuation
(29 CFR Subpart E,
1910.36,
37, and
38). It also addresses OSHA
standards for fire fighting, fire suppression and fire detection systems and equipment (29 CFR Subpart L,
1910.156 through
165). OSHA
invites the public to download, test, and comment on this tool
during its development.
 Evacuation Plans and Procedures.
OSHA. Helps small, low-hazard service or retail businesses implement an emergency action plan, and
comply with OSHA's emergency-related standards. Includes information
on portable fire extinguishers, fire prevention plans, and fire detection systems.
- Portable Fire Extinguishers. Addresses risk assessment, fire
extinguisher basics, use, placement and spacing, hydrostatic testing
and OSHA requirements.
 Shipyard Employment. OSHA. Shipyard work has
traditionally been hazardous, with an injury-accident rate more than twice that of
construction and general industry.
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