One of the most disastrous events for a business owner is a fire that breaks out at his business location. Not only is there the possibility of devastating loss of life and injury for the patrons and employees on-site, but there’s also the potential for catastrophic property damage and loss of resources. One of the most important steps a business owner can take is to do everything in his power to protect all of his assets from the risk of a fire. Today, we want to highlight some important recommendations for business owners to see that your business location is well-protected from fire.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provide many recommendations that can be easily implemented in order to prevent fires at the workplace. By employing these tips, you can raise the level of protection from a fire at your business.

Here are some basic guidelines provided by the NFPA and OSHA:

1. Ensure that all workers keep their work space neat and tidy. Should a fire get started, a clean work area can reduce the spread of fire as well as aid in keeping the fire localized and contained. Additionally, evacuation is faster and flows more smoothly when individuals don’t have to overstep clutter.
2. Regular maintenance checks should be performed on all machinery and equipment on-site. This prevents the likelihood of malfunctions due to wiring or some other potentially faulty mechanism.
3. Electric panels also should have regular maintenance checks. A malfunctioning electric panel can be an extreme hazard for fire as can a faulty outlet.
4. See that any chemicals that are at the business location follow the specifications on the Materials Data Sheet or the packaging labels. This includes proper storage, disposal and adequate ventilation when they’re in use. Many chemicals are flammable, so this can be an important fire prevention measure.
5. Smoking cigarettes should take place outdoors only, and in clearly designated areas. These areas should have the right kind of trash receptacles, since a cigarette flicked in the bushes or leaves could start a fire.
6. All employees should know where the closest fire exit is and where the fire extinguishers are. Signs for all fire exits should be visible and obvious to employees.

While these are just baseline fire safety tips that business owners can easily employ, simple measures can go a long way in protecting your employees and business property. Not only are human lives saved but important documents, resources, and profits are also preserved by following these recommendations.

When the required flameproofing treatments are added to these easy steps, the chance of a fire becoming a devastating catastrophe is drastically minimized.

Bronx Flameproofing has been serving and protecting local businesses for over 50 years, and we would be pleased to offer our services to your business as well. If you have questions or concerns regarding flameproofing or need a quote, call us today. We can answer any questions and provide you with a complimentary, no-obligation estimate as well. We would love to hear from you today! 800-594-0117

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