Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical process of combustion.
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Safety Officer Roles/Responsibility Keep in mind that Safety Officer roles/responsibility is a critical part of organization or factory. It is to ensure health and safety of employees not to just fulfill legal requirements.
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Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist Company Name : Extinguisher Number : Make & Year of Mfg. : Model : Type of Fire Extinguisher : Capacity of Fire Extinguisher : Location of Fire Extinguisher : Pressure : Date of Refilling : Due date of Refilling : Date of Hydro Test : Due date of Hydro Test : … Read more
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