Fire safety is fundamental in all buildings, but in factories and warehouses, there is a risk not only to lives but also to a company’s most valuable assets. Whether it’s equipment or inventory, even a little fire can have a severe impact on income and production.
Arson, electrical faults, poor use of heating equipment, spillages, and harmful goods or materials used are all common causes of fire in such places, with kitchens and break rooms presenting an additional risk. To help you consider how to prevent fire, this blog features the key ways by which fire safety services keep your warehouses and factories fire-free.
- PAT testing – All portable electrical equipment must be in extremely good condition and fit for its designated use. PAT testing performed by fire safety professionals helps in the identification of possible dangers so that they can be rectified before they cause damage.
- Regular maintenance of equipment – Regular maintenance on all equipment, from simple equipment to forklifts, can allow you to spot defects and thereby prevent a fire.
- Fire extinguishers – You should have the right extinguisher class, in good working order, to meet the unique threats posed in your warehouse or factory as part of any fire safety plan. It’s also a good idea to provide staff training so that they are competent in selecting the appropriate extinguisher when dealing with mild fires.
- Fire doors – Fire doors not only help to limit the spread of fire and smoke, but they also help to protect critical evacuation routes. Depending on your building, different resistance times are possible.
- Fire alarms – Fire alarms are an effective way of alerting people to a fire, saving lives and helping in the detection of the source of a fire in larger buildings. They can be tailored to your building’s design.
- Sprinkler systems – You can use a number of sprinkler systems in your business depending on the risks you face, but all of them can help put out a fire if the worst strikes.
- Emergency lighting – Emergency lighting may help save lives in any situation, especially when your building is set on fire.
Because warehouses and factories are commonly used to store inventory, it’s a good idea to review your fire safety measures on a routine basis based on what your building contains. If you find this blog helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends, and get back to us for more similar posts!
