Fire safety considerations for the worker

At Triple Star Fire (http://www.triplestarfire.com/) it’s our business to prevent fire. Our ranges of fire safety equipment and fire alarm systems are great value and, importantly, of the highest quality. There can be no compromise on fire safety, especially when buildings, assets, documentation and, tragically, sometimes people’s lives are at stake. We are here and waiting for your call, and whether you are a new customer or one of our long standing and loyal clients, you will enjoy the same level of care and customer service.

We've said time and again that if you are a landlord, business owner or manager, you are duty bound to comply with the law and you have a duty of care to your residents and staff. But increasingly staff themselves are vigilant, and we welcome the change that seems to be happening as people take more personal responsibility for the safety of others.

So, what are the key things to consider? Whilst in every business there is one person who has ultimate responsibility for fire safety, there are also fire wardens that have been conscientious enough to volunteer to help mitigate risks. And thankfully, more and more employees are asked to undergo a basic fire safety induction when they join the company. Everyone should know the nearest and safest exit route and where the fire safety equipment is. So whilst our highly trained staff are here to answer any specific questions you have, we thought it helpful to give you a basic guide on how to lessen the risk of a serious fire occurring. Here are five key considerations:

1. Knowledge is everything. Make sure you and your colleagues know where the fire extinguishers, the fire alarms and the safe exits are and learn how to use them.
2. Check your fire safety equipment. Get an expert to regularly maintain them for you because fire equipment maintenance is as important as having it in the first place.
3. Make sure your fire safety equipment isn’t obstructed. Sprinklers need at least 18 inches of free space below them to operate efficiently, fire extinguishers need space around them to be easily accessible and fire safety signage needs to be clearly visible.
4. Don’t overload wiring. In commercial premises, just like at home, the electrical systems need to be properly maintained, and sockets, junctions and loads need to be managed and safe. If in doubt call an electrician.
5. Machines. Whether you have computers and servers or industrial manufacturing equipment, all machines emit heat and it’s a major cause of fire. Make sure they are ventilated.

Those are just five of the many considerations that are essential to keep you safe at your place of work. At Triple Star Fire we have the expertise to provide fire safety solutions which will help to protect you and your colleagues further. Visit the website at http://www.triplestarfire.com/ for more information.