FIRE PREVENTION TIPS Minimising the amount of flammable materials, this includes the accumulation of paper clutter, packaging materials and batteries. Keeping all hazardous chemicals in a fire safe cabinet, by doing this you will reduce the risk of a fire igniting but also stop the spread of fires started by another source. Maintaining all electrical items and systems. Do simple thing like turning off all used outlets on an evening and dont allow circuits to be overloaded. Also carry out inspections to make sure electrical cords are not damaged as broken wires can lead to a fire. Keep aisles clear
Keep areas in front of electrical panels, around water heaters, furnaces, air compressors and any other machinery and all walkways clear and available for access. Check all fire alarms on a monthly basis to make sure they are functioning correctly, also include the systems that monitor the building. We recommend to alert all employees to give them enough time to evacuate. Make sure you have all the fire equipment you require and that any extinguishers are functioning in the workplace at all times and are inspected monthly.
IT IS ALSO A LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO PLAN HOW YOU WILL PROTECT PEOPLE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE. A FIRE EMERGENCY PLAN MUST INCLUDE: FIRE PREVENTION POLICIES
ESCAPE ROUTE TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
EVACUATION PROTOCOLS
EMERGENCY DOORS THAT OPEN EASILY
A CLEAR PASSAGEWAY TO ESCAPE ROUTES
EMERGENCY LIGHTING WHERE NECESSARY
SHORT, DIRECT AND CLEARLY MARKED EXITS
A SAFE MEETING POINT FOR STAFF
SUFFICIENT EXITS AND ROUTES
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS