Burn Survivor from The Station Nightclub fire speaks-out for the NFPA

On February 20th, 2003, a fire broke out in a nightclub that killed 100 people in just minutes.  Rob Feeney was there, and was one of the lucky ones that got out before the fire and smoke became to intense to survive.  Join Rob to read more about his experience at the NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative blog.

http://sprinkler.blog.nfpa.org/2015/12/burn-survivor-from-the-station-nightclub-fire-now-nfpas-newest-blogger-and-fire-sprinkler-champion.html

For other posts about nightclub fires use the Theatre Safety Blog's search for keyword 'Station Nightclub'.

Breath deep (if you can)

Professional Propmaster, Eric Hart, writes a handy blog called "Eric Hart's PROP Agenda".  His latest post about the need for fresh air in the shop and in particular, your lungs, is a good read.  Check it out!

www.props.eric-hart.com/safety/breathe-nothing-but-air/

ISO Standard Signage for Mandatory Dust Protection

Other good resources include:

Dust Masks vs. Respirators:  www.osha-answers.com/lore/article.php?id=044

Wood Dust:   www.osha.gov/SLTC/wooddust/index.html

PPE Selection:   www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/respiratory/index.html

Dust Mask Training:  www.slideshare.net/Hvacmach/dust-mask-safety-training