A fire can break out at any moment and in any place, even at your place of business in Whangarei. If an office fire breaks out, it may have a devastating impact on your business.
It doesn’t matter how big or successful your Whangarei company is, it’s still vulnerable to fire, which can cause traumatic injuries and extensive property loss.
Fire safety in the workplace begins with identifying and removing sources of ignition. Whangarei businesses, on the other hand, should place a strong priority on actively preventing workplace fires.
Putting a lot of effort into making sure fires don’t start at work is the best kind of prevention. By being able to identify and eliminate potential fire dangers before they become an issue, effective workplace fire safety is possible.
Preventing workplace fires in Whangarei is all about being mindful and prepared. This means get everyone in the office or workplace into the same safety mindset.
Here are some important fire safety protocols that can help prevent deadly and wasteful workplace fires:
Office Fire Safety Prevention
Organising an office is getting rid of things that are no longer needed and not keeping them for longer than absolutely necessary. Make sure you get rid of and recycle them at least once per week.
A fire can spread more quickly if there is a lot of clutter in the way of exits and escape routes.
Paper piles and cardboard boxes can easily catch fire if they are near flammable, electric or hot devices.
Electrical faults are responsible for nearly half of all electrical fires. To ensure that all electronic equipment are still suitable for use in the workplace, this Test & Tag service performs safety checks on them. For your regular Whangarei Testing & Tagging needs, get in touch with Fireco.
There should not be too many wires plugged into outlets. Each socket should be able to fit. Repair or replace any broken cables or obsolete appliances that need to be repaired or replaced.
Emergency Plan and Fire Evacuation Procedures
Imagine, if there were no available fire extinguishers, or they have been previously discharged, or no fire drills beforehand have taken place. Preventing this situation is crucial and can be prevented through:
To guarantee that your fire escape routes are effective, plan them in line with the local fire authority and get to know more about local fire
safety codes.
It’s also important to make sure that exit plans and signs can be seen easily. It’s important to keep these things in good shape, and any flaws that could make them harder to see should be fixed right away.
When the alarm goes off in your office, everyone in the building must immediately leave the premises and gather at a designated assembly location.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an employee, manager, or part-time employee; everyone can benefit from a fire safety training course. You can learn about the dangers of fire in the workplace as well as the actions that should be taken to prevent it from occurring by taking part in fire safety training and drills. Fireco can help you establish routine fire safety training at your workplace, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Do a practice run of your fire evacuation protocols once a year to make sure everyone is familiar with them.
A simple office fire can have disastrous consequences for any Whangarei business. We can’t
reiterate it enough – preparation prevents workplace fires. Preventing catastrophic losses at work
can be as simple as following a few basic fire safety rules as these tips can save lives, prevent injuries, and protect property.
If you need to provide personnel with training in fire safety, please contact us at Fireco 0800 101 232 or email us at info@fireco.co.nz
Alternatively, if you feel that the fire protection systems in your Whangarei building require an upgrade, we can help! We are able to assist you in developing and implementing an
all-encompassing fire safety program at your place of business. Call us today!
