5 Best Tips for Fire Prevention at Your Ellwood City Workplace

7/24/2023 (Permalink)

Without having proper planning during a fire, your New Castle or nearby business can quickly turn into a disastrous event.

Having a fire prevention conversation in your Ellwood City workplace is probably not something you have done in a while, or even ever. Although it is an easy talk to put on the back burner, SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties encourages its businessowners to have this important discussion with your employees. Without having proper planning during a fire, your New Castle or nearby business can quickly turn into a disastrous event — one that not only risks the lives of your employees but also the future of your business.

• Kitchen Prevention. Make sure employees unplug all appliances in the kitchen if you have one. Kitchen fires are the #1 spot fires begin. Make sure that small appliances, like toasters are pulled away from anything flammable. And lastly, ensure the kitchen is equipped with a fire extinguisher and make certain employees are aware how to use it.

• Office Prevention. Make sure office equipment like computers, copiers, fax machines, and power cords are all up to date with no rips or tears in the wiring. Should your Sharon office use space heaters, make sure employees are plugging them directly into a wall and not using a power strip.
• Implement a Fire Plan. A fire gives no pre-warning. Therefore, having an escape plan is so important for time sensitivity and safety. Those extra minutes saved by having an organized strategy, mean a lot, and can save someone’s life.
• Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Ensure smoke alarms are up to date and functioning properly. Change the batteries twice a year and test them regularly to ensure they are operational.
• Practice, Practice, Practice. Assign roles to specific employees to carry out an effective evacuation: who will call the fire department, who will stay behind to direct employees to exits, and make sure everyone gets out safely, who will coordinate at evacuation point, etc. 

Even the most prepared businesses can be affected by fire. SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties is right in your backyard and ready to respond to fire damage at your business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. For immediate assistance, call (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website to learn more.