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Fire protection expert reveals commonly missed deficiencies by safety professionals, urging increased knowledge and understand of fire safety protocols.

Each day that they are in use, forklifts and other types of powered industrial equipment must be inspected prior to operation. But often, not nearly as much thought is given to the battery charging stations that keep many of these essential machines running.

It only takes a cursory examination of a welding torch to understand there are some real safety concerns with this craft. Welding is a 100-plus-year-old practice that's still a fundamental component of machine work and industry today. Proficient welders are becoming harder and harder to find, which is another excellent reason to learn the craft. It's also a handy thing to know how to do.

As the world population reaches 9.2 billion by 20401 and the global GDP likely to double over that same period₂, demand for goods and energy is increasing as living standards continue to rise. To meet these needs, the industrial sector has been facing mounting pressure to quickly increase production.

The global fire safety equipment market is expected to reach USD 43.60 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

Use of flame-resistant clothing (FRC) in industry has boomed in the past few years.

A Noble Foundation building suffered an electrical malfunction in May that caused the evacuation of employees in Ardmore, Oklahoma when the basement filled with smoke.