15: Fire Safety

02/08/2022 20 min
15: Fire Safety

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Fire Safety and knowing how to protect yourself and others is something everyone should know. If you’re a manager, you're responsible for making sure your staff understand how to stay safe at work - that includes Fire Safety.  In this episode, you'll learn: What RACE and PASS mean with regards to fire safety The different types of fire extinguishers What to do with food if the sprinklers are activated in the kitchen Storage requirements that meet fire safety regulations Joint Commission requirements regarding egress I also give a big shout-out to a new RD who just passed the RD Exam.  Here's a glance at this episode: [03:10] Acronyms used in fire safety to help you remember what to do in case of a fire [10:20] What to do with the exposed food if the sprinkler system is activated in the kitchen  [12:55] Why wall maintenance and integrity are a big part of fire safety and what you can do as a manager to maintain wall integrity [14:12] The role of fire doors and how fire door ratings determine how long a fire can be contained [17:13] What egress is and how regulatory agencies make sure egress is maintained to keep people safe This episode was requested by a listener studying for the RD Exam. If you have a question you want featured on the podcast, please send your request to [email protected]