COMMERCIAL FIRE SAFETY

Are you an owner of a commercial building? And have you taken the necessary steps when it comes to fire prevention? Fires occur in commercial facilities more often than people realize and for that reason, it is a good idea to always plan for the worst when it comes to fire safety. The use of lighting and heating at the work place also comes with its own fire hazards but then many fire accidents are a result of negligence.

Inside the offices, if you use an electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit and only use extension cords which have the necessary rating to carry an amp load. It is also important that at the end of the working day, you have a person to check and ensure that all appliances including computers are switched off. Also invest in fire detection systems at every level of your office building as these help to mitigate the extent of fire loss & damage and be sure to have the fire alarm systems checked periodically to ensure that the alarm systems are in good working order.

It is however not enough to have the above checks in place if the human resources do not have an idea of how to behave in the event of a fire. It is therefore important to plan and practice a fire escape drill within your company. Have a fire assembly point where everyone assembles when the alarm goes off as this helps to account for everybody in case of an accident. The exit points, fire horse reels and fire extinguishers should be clear of obstructions at all times and members of your workforce must be trained in the use and handling of the fire-fighting equipment.

Many-a-times fires do occur beyond human intervention and when this happens there is loss of property and sometimes human life is lost. It is therefore always important to have insurance in place as an alternative risk transfer mechanism. The good news is that Capitol Insurance Brokers has insurance products to give you peace of mind and you can choose to cover your assets, employees personal accident and consequential loss cover. Contact our offices for cost effective, neatly packaged insurance products. Our personnel are ready to assist you with your inquiry.

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