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There are three basic layers of compliance law related to fire life safety training in Los Angeles.

Federal Law – OSHA Code 1910.38 under Standards – 29 CFR – Training. An employer with 10 or more employees must designate and train employees to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation of other employees.

California Law – Title 19 Section 3.09 of the California Code of Regulations and local ordinances/codes, each tenant within a high-rise building shall assist in the implementation of the building’s Emergency Plan.

EACH TENANT SHALL:
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The tragic deaths of 8 children and 1 adult in New York City today were AVOIDABLE!

With basic training, their lives might have been saved.

This was one of the deadliest fires in New York in nearly 2 decades. Reports also indicated that 19 were injured, including 4 firefighters and an EMT.

It was reported that 22 residents (17 children) were stranded on upper floors and resorted to tossing themselves or their children out of windows to escape the smoke and flames.

What lessons can be learned from this tragic fire and how can lives be saved in the future?
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