3 Things To Know About Protecting Your Business from Fire

12/29/2019 (Permalink)

It’s also important to maintain safety equipment such as fire extinguishers

Protecting your Burning Tree, OK, business by taking appropriate fire preparation steps is something many company owners consider. Doing so can not only help protect your staff, but may also help prevent a fire to start with. Here are a few things to consider.

Be Mindful of Fire Hazards

You can help avoid fire damage to your business property by being mindful of fire hazards. These can include

• Open flames
  
• Frayed machinery wires
  
• Older building wires
  
• Cigarettes, lighters, and other smoking materials
  
• Cooking appliances
  
  

There are a number of steps you can take to mitigate damage from these things. These include training staff on maintenance and safety protocols for machinery, making the building a no smoking zone, and regularly inspecting the building and upgrading or repairing any problems found as quickly as possible.

Maintain Safety Equipment

Another step for fire preparation is to ensure that the safety equipment is available and functional. These may include fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems, as well as any equipment needed if your business runs machinery. Make sure all staff who work any equipment your company uses are trained for proper safety and maintenance, and always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Make an Emergency Plan

One thing you can do to help protect your business is to make a plan for fire or disaster preparation. These plans often include details like escape routes, the location of fire extinguishers, emergency numbers, contact information for a local restoration service, and plans for alternate ways to run the business in the event the building is compromised. After a plan is made be sure to share it with your staff.
Being aware of the fire hazards at your company is an important part of fire preparation. It’s also important to maintain safety equipment such as fire extinguishers to ensure they can be used during an emergency, and to make an emergency plan.