It’s no secret that fire safety is important. Home and business owners are able to put procedures in place to ensure that people are safe in their buildings. However, individuals still need to take some personal responsibilities. To bolster your knowledge of fire precautions and procedures, we’ve put together the following guide.
Take Fire Safety Training
If you’re an employee in a workplace, you should have fire safety training. However, everyone can seek out basic training. Improving your knowledge of fire gives you the tools you need to tackle a blaze. Whether you undertake training with a provider, read a book or watch videos online to learn a little more, this will be a useful thing to dedicate some time to.
Be Personally Responsible
Everyone needs to be responsible when they’re handling heat or fire themselves. If you’re a smoker, you need to ensure that your cigarettes are fully extinguished when you dispose of them. Leaving them to smoulder could lead to a fire. You also need to ensure that you’re being safe when you cook. Never cover a toaster, take care when handling open flames and always keep an eye on pots and pans when they’re on the heat.
You should also ensure that you’re handling your electrics safely. Never overload an electrical socket, and don’t use faulty equipment. Dispose of any wiring or cables that aren’t in good condition, and do not allow electrical outputs to get wet. If you notice an electrical item overheating, unplug it straight away and ensure it is allowed to cool off in a safe place.
Install Fire Alarms & Maintain Them
It’s important for everyone’s fire safety that fire alarms are installed throughout workplaces and homes. They also need to be maintained, and the triggering systems need to be tested regularly where applicable. A working smoke detector can be the difference between life and death, so it’s very important to take care of them.
For Fire Safety Services, Choose Kings Group SW
At Kings Group SW, we can install and maintain alarms as well as carry out inspections and repairs. We can also install fire doors and construct compartmentation that meets legal fire safety requirements. For more information, get in touch with our team today.
