Fire Prevention Tips For Your Business in Gobles, MI

3/30/2022 (Permalink)

Fire safety in the workplace can save money and lives.

A fire at your Gobles commercial building can cause severe damage to business structures, equipment, and inventory.  As a business owner, focusing no fire risk assessment, fire prevention, and staff education can help reduce the chance of fire and smoke damage to your business.

Below are some tips for fire safety in the workplace:

1. Have an evacuation plan - every business should have an evacuation plan to make it safer and more efficient for employees and customers to exit the building during a fire.
2. Maintain fire safety equipment - smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and sprinklers should be inspected regularly.  Any faulty equipment should be replaced immediately.
3. Train your employees - human error is a very common cause of fire in the workplace.  Mishandling chemicals, improperly storing combustible materials, and mishaps in the kitchen are just a few examples.
4. Conduct routine fire drills - remaining calm during an emergency is key.  Help familiarize your employees with your emergency action plan by practicing fire drills a couple times a year.
5. Post clear exits and escape routes - during a fire, smoke quickly fills rooms making it hard to see.  Lighted exit signs can make it easier to locate proper exits.  Post escape routes throughout the building so they can direct people to alternative routes.
6. Properly store and dispose of hazardous materials - designate a well-ventilated area to store flammable materials like solvents and fuels.  This includes office cleaning products, which are often flammable.
7. Schedule routine equipment maintenance - machinery, appliances, and computers should be maintained on a regular basis.
8. Designate smoking areas - designating a smoking area far away from your building, inventory, and combustible items can help prevent a fire.
9. Eliminate electrical hazards - overloaded outlets, defective wiring and overhead equipment are some examples of electrical hazards in a workplace, which area common causes of commercial fires.  If repairs are needed, make sure it is done by a qualified electrician.

If your commercial building has experienced a fire, call SERVPRO of Van Buren County to help make it "Like it never even happened." 269-639-0464