Video of Workplace Fire in NY

FYI – A recent local news article includes video of a fatal workplace fire in Orange County, New York. The video shows an employee wiping down a container when a fireball ignited. The article states that investigators think static electricity ignited a flammable liquid.

http://westchester.news12.com/story/36958396/video-shows-verla-international-cosmetics-explosion

The video is a rare recording of a fire apparently caused by static electricity. If your site handles flammable liquids, this video may help to demonstrate the hazards to employees during upcoming safety talks or employee safety training.

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