Fire Safety in the Workplace

Every day, an average of over 200 fires happen in workplaces in the United States, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 1

That is why it is critical to have a fire safety program for workplace fire emergencies. 

Here are a few tips from the USDA for workplace fire prevention.  To see the whole list, click here.

1. Eliminate Fire Hazards:  Keep workplaces free of waste paper and other combustibles, have damaged electrical cords replaced and do not over load circuits.
2. Prepare for Emergencies:  Make sure you know who to call in an emergency; participate in all drills.
3. Report Fires and Emergencies promptly:  Immediately report all foul odors or defective equipment to the Building Manager or Security.  If a fire is detected pull the fire alarm station to sound the alarm.
4. Evacuate safely:  Leave the area quickly in an emergency; use stairs instead of the elevator.  Assist your coworkers.

In this fact sheet, OSHA points out that if you expect your workers to use firefighting equipment, they should be trained on how to use it.  Therefore, if you have fire extinguishers in your office (and you should!), it is important to take time to make sure all your employees know how to use them. 

But no matter how careful you are, fires can happen.  The best protection you can offer yourself and your employees is with a monitored fire alarm system.  When you invest in an integrated fire alarm system, you have the best of all worlds because you are protected from burglary and from fire, all within the same, easy-to-use state-of-the-art Honeywell system.

Best Security Products specializes in Honeywell fire protection.  Your business is unique and so is your fire security needs.  We will work with you to find a customized solution to protect your business and bring you peace of mind.  Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com.