A fact that we cannot deny is that any workplace can be exposed to fire. Therefore, all workplaces must have preventive measures & procedures to deal with the fires that occur.
Some things to do to prevent fires from happening in the workplace:
- The workplace must always be clean & cleaned of various combustible materials
- All items in the workplace must be stored safely & away from fire
- All machines, cables & electrical equipment must always be checked, tested & controlled
- All machines & equipment, especially electrical equipment, which is damaged must be repaired immediately
- The workplace must prevent heat & sparks
- Chemicals, especially flammable ones, must be stored safely
- The workplace should avoid the use of flammable tools where employees work
- Appropriate fire fighting equipment should be placed behind desks, emergency stairs, near machines & all areas of the workplace
- Smoke Detectors & Alarms must be installed throughout the building & tested regularly
- Batteries in Smoke Detectors & Alarms must be replaced annually
- Employees must have the ability to use Fire Extinguishers
The employees who know the best action in an emergency can help prevent major disasters & unnecessary loss of life & infrastructure, so all employees must be given the ability to deal with fires in the workplace by taking proper & regular training.
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