In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, let me share with you 10 tips for preventing a fire in your business setting.
If you want to prevent a fire at your business, you should follow these 10 tips.
- Avoid Overloading Outlets– Make sure you don’t overload your electrical outlets with multi-socket plugs and lots of office equipment. Also, avoid using extensions cords.
- Keep Space Heaters at Home – Make it a policy to keep space heaters at home. Space heaters are a potential fire hazard, especially when left unattended.
- No Candles – This may seem obvious, but you would be surprised how many people bring candles into private, one-person offices and businesses. Make sure no one has any candles.
- Watch Paper Products – Keep your paper products and shredded paper stored away from heat sources. If possible, store paper products near a sprinkler head in your office.
- Avoid Running Cables Under Carpets – Don’t run any cables under carpets in main walkways of your office. The cables could fray and spark a fire.
- Unplug Electrical Items in Kitchen – At the end of the day unplug electrical items such as coffee makers and toasters in your office kitchen.
- Have a Strict No Smoking Policy – There are still people who will sneak a cigarette in the office bathroom or storage closet. Have a strict policy that punishes people who get caught smoking.
- Service Computers and Other Equipment – Have professionals service your computers and other equipment to ensure it’s properly working and safe to use.
- Have Fire Extinguishers – Make sure your fire extinguishers are all properly working. You may even want to have a few extra just in case.
- Smoke Detectors – Every office should have several functioning smoke detectors in it. Be sure to replace the batteries once every sixth months.
Finally, be sure to have your fire alarm system regularly checked by a professional.
If you need help with your business security system and fire prevention, give us a call.
