January 29, 2015
Safety in the workplace should be a priority. Having safety meetings once per month is essential for ensuring employees know what to do when an emergency comes up in their environment. One topic that is not discussed enough is fire safety. Knowing how to handle a fire incident properly is important for keeping everyone safe when one does occur. Below is a guide to some of the topics you can discuss during your first fire safety meeting.
Prevention Tips
- Keeping work     areas clean are essential for preventing fires. This means properly     disposing of flammable substances and materials after you are done with     them. Leaving them hanging around can lead to an unwanted fire, which can     start from a simple spark of fire.
- Keep all     electrical circuits balanced. Overloading them with electrical devices can     cause them to overheat and start a flame. It is also important to unplug     electrical appliances and devices at the end of each day to ensure     additional safety.
- Place all     heat producing equipment away from dry walls and anything flammable such     as papers, fabrics and furniture.
- Keep fire     extinguishers in areas that are easy to access in the work place if in     emergency does occur.
- Having a     fire safety blanket on hand is also essential because it can help snuff     out a fire on a person.
- Make sure     every employee knows where the fire exits are. Consider creating a fire     safety map so everyone knows the ins and outs of the building they are     in.
- Replace     batteries in smoke detectors often and make sure they are placed in     areas where everyone can hear them.
Safety Measures in the Event of a Fire
- First, call     911 even if you think you can handle the fire yourself. Fires can become     out of control quickly.
- Evacuate     building in the event of a fire and make sure you close the doors behind     you to prevent smoke inhalation and the rapid spread of fire.
- If you catch     on fire stop, drop and roll. If an employee, catches on fire tell them to     stop, drop and roll, grab a fire safety blanket and wrap them up with it,     and call 911. Burn injuries are serious and will need medical attention     immediately.
End Notes
Knowing this important information is essential for saving lives and keeping everyone safe in the event of a fire. After all, you can never be too safe while working hard.
Call PCALIC Today and ask for a Fire Safety Infographic to hang up at your assisted living facility!