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First installment of 2018 70E changes video series focuses on “risk assessment procedure”

As an employer in the electrical field you have dedicated yourself to one of the most rewarding professions. Safety remains a top priority for you and everyone on the job.     To this end, NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrically Safety in the

If the 911 call comes in for a confined space incident – are you prepared to respond?

  When emergencies occur, firefighters, police officers and EMS respond. It’s what they do – it’s simply in their DNA. To help prevent rescuers from becoming victims, NFPA has created a new fact sheet and is offering free online

Safeguarding the benefits of a vegetative (green) roof by addressing fire and life safety risks

  For the last few decades, campuses have pursued opportunities to promote their commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. First there was a push to recycle more, then there were green buildings, often in the form of LEED

A better understanding of NFPA 70E: your safety and well-being or your job

  A call came in from an employee who had been highly involved in electrical safety. Education and off-site training, some on his own dime and time, created an employee who knew the requirements of OSHA and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical

Recent survey: citizens expect safety to be high priority for their government leaders

  American consumers expect safety to be a high priority for their government leaders. This is something the Policy Institute learned this summer by commissioning an independent telephone survey of over 1000 U.S. residents to learn their views and

New! Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) Practice exam makes preparing for CFPS Certification even easier

Exciting news, everyone! Preparing for your Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) Certification has never been easier! NFPA’s CFPS Practice Exam has been given a full overhaul. The CFPS Practice Exam is now 100 questions and includes brand

Recent survey: citizens expect safety to be high priority for their government leaders

  American consumers expect safety to be a high priority for their government leaders. This is something the Policy Institute learned this summer by commissioning an independent telephone survey of over 1000 U.S. residents to learn their views and

Connecticut advocate receives Bringing Safety Home Award for relentless push for fire sprinkler requirement

Fire prevention workshop looks at technology advancements for home fire safety solutions

  At a joint Fire Protection Research Foundation and Vision 20/20 workshop on Monday, September 11, 2017, speakers from research, industry and standards developers described the latest developments in technology and its implementation for smoke

An emotional and realistic look at construction site safety and the role of NFPA 241: focus of day two of Compliance through Collaboration forum

The energy was palpable this morning, the second day of the “Compliance through Collaboration” forum held at NFPA this week. More than 60 professionals including facility managers, enforcers, contractors, designers, inspectors,