Check out these fire prevention tips for your warehouse.
Did you know that a warehouse fire has a high likelihood of occurring? The different equipment and machinery can trigger a significant fire hazard if they are not well-maintained. Unfortunately, massive fire damage is tragic to any business. So, warehouse managers should take fire safety seriously to protect employees and products from a warehouse fire. It should also be a priority to ensure that a warehousing facility has substantial preparation for a possible fire or to prevent a fire from happening. Check out these fire prevention tips for your warehouse.
Always Keep an Evacuation Plan
If a fire does occur, your employees should know how to leave the warehouse safely and quickly. When a fire occurs, it may cause stress and panic. So, to combat panicked reactions, you may execute an evacuation plan so that all employees know how to arrive at the nearest exits calmly. Ensure your employees regularly review the evacuation plan so they can be aware of an emergency. In addition, practicing fire drills every several months are helpful.
Hire a Fire Protection Company
Another great fire prevention tip for protecting your warehouse is to have the best commercial fire protection equipment. Whether it’s fire sprinklers or fire extinguishers, Judd Fire Protection has the equipment you need to keep yourself and your employees safe. If you are still determining what commercial fire protection systems will benefit you the most, call us today at 410-871-3480. Our fire prevention company will plan, design, and build what you require and upgrade your out-of-date fire systems.
Workspace Should Stay Clean
Whether it’s the industrial industry or an office environment, workspaces must stay relatively neat. Otherwise, materials can trigger an open flame. This fact particularly applies to highly flammable substances. So, keep trashcans and recycling bins around so employees always have a place to throw away trash and paper. In addition, leaving paper around welding areas is only sometimes ideal. So, remember what class of fire extinguishers your warehouse needs. Click here to learn more about the different classes of fire extinguishers.
Commercial and Residential Fire Prevention from Judd Fire Protection
If you want to ensure your home and business are safe throughout the year, trust Judd Fire Protection, LLC. We have over two decades of experience designing, installing, inspecting, and repairing residential and commercial fire protection systems. We serve clients throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia. If you are interested in finding out more about our services and protecting your home and business, give us a call at 410-871-3480.