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

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