SafelyAbout Initiative

A vendor shared this on their instagram page and we left a comment for learning purposes. Also thought it safe to share with our community.

One thing to check is how long the fire extinguisher has been in the store without being serviced.

It’s recommended to service it every 6 months (especially for the powder because it cakes easily). The CO2 can last longer and stay for a year.

So as you’re planning to service ACs, include the fire extinguisher servicing and refilling too. It’s not enough to just have it sitting somewhere for yearssss and expect it will do magic in an instant.

This is applicable everywhere. Your business place, your home, schools, churches, mosques, everywhere people gather is where you should make a fire extinguisher available.

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I was discussing with someone how there’s increased cases of fire incidents around us these days and the need for people to prepare themselves in the simplest way for such scenarios.
Owing a fire blanket, fire ball or fire extinguisher at home is not luxury or a ‘just for the sake of it’ item, it is a must!

The person I was with just kept laughing as per “you’ve come again”. In her words “God forbid fire in my house, it’s not my portion”. I echoed Amen too.

Guess who shared a video online with me about a home fire that killed a young lady while she was sleeping? She did and said, we talked about this! The story says it was a damaged electrical cable that caused the fire.

It’s nobody’s portion to experience a fire outbreak, but it takes a spilt second for everything you worked for to be destroyed or worst, d**th.

Do your part and leave the rest to nature. Yes there are different sizes for different homes; whether you live in a self-contained or 5 room apartment, there’s a solution for you. If you’re looking to get for your home, so reach out.

This explosion occurred late last night and it has been reported that some persons died on the spot.

There are still unclear details about how this came to happen, why were dynamites stored in a house and so many questions. But first, we applaud the swift response so far from different parties. Saving lives is most important.

For others in Ibadan, if you can avoid it, you don’t have to go to the area where this happened, so you don’t expose yourself to inhaling any substance that’s now in the atmosphere as a result of the incident. It is better safe than sorry.

We are hopeful the worst is over on this experience for people in Ibadan. In cases like this, avoid sharing false or exaggerated information to avoid causing panic for others.

If you are in Ibadan, please share your experience in the comment for more learning.

As an individual, a business owner, a parent, how much effort do you put in ensuring your personal safety? Whether in familiar surroundings or new environments, adopting precautionary measures can prevent injuries. Simple practices such as securing our homes and surroundings, staying vigilant, and adhering to safety protocols contribute significantly to personal safety.

The need to take ownership for one’s personal safety through awareness, education, and proactive behaviors creates a safer environment and reduces vulnerabilities in all facets of life. Let's make conscious choices to champion our safety!