Does office fire safety have you concerned? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re a fan of "The Office," you might remember the episode where Dwight decides to light up a cigarette and throw it in a trashcan filled with paper in order to conduct a “fire safety training” for employees. Of course, the training doesn’t go as planned, and chaos ensues. (You can watch the hilarious results on YouTube.) To help you avoid fire emergency chaos in your office, we’ve got some great tips and ideas for preventing fires and promoting an employee safety plan — all without using a lit cigarette! Listed below are 5 things you should do to create a complete fire safety plan for your office that will give everyone the best shot at preparedness and will limit losses to your business.
1. Make sure everyone is familiar with the office evacuation plan and knows where all emergency exits are located.
2. Hold regular fire drills at least once every three months and host yearly fire safety trainings that go over the basics such as stop, drop, and roll; basic smoke inhalation first aid; locating and using fire extinguishers; and discussing the office emergency plan. The plan should include contact information for emergency and public service personnel. Remind employees regularly to keep their emergency contact information up to date with their supervisors.
3. Have regular maintenance performed as needed, especially if you have wiring or electrical issues, or if an appliance needs repair. Maintenance on electrical systems or appliances should not be postponed because they can cause a real threat to the safety of your employees and your property.
4. Ensure that candles, incense, ovens/stoves, coffee pots, and other electronics are put out, turned off, or unplugged before you or any other employees leave for the day or for lunch.
5. Take out trash and keep hallways, offices, and entry ways cleaned up and clutter free. Anything that could pose a fire risk should be removed or cleaned up as soon as possible. Removing clutter will also avoid delays in evacuating if there is an emergency.
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