Preventing Commercial Fires

3/3/2020 (Permalink)

Help reduce fire hazards at work by following a few of these best practices.

Preventing Fires at Work

Everyone wants a safe work environment. This means it is every employee’s responsibility to contribute to safe work practices. Here at SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County/Greenville, we want all of our commercial businesses to be equipped with best practices for preventing fires at their Northeast Collin County/Greenville Texas business.

Here are some tips on avoiding fire hazards:

Good housekeeping: Keep your workplace clean and clutter-free. An untidy work environment provides fuel for a fire and blocks access to emergency exits, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and other fire safety equipment.

Prevent arson fires: Lock buildings at the end of the day. Don't leave garbage outside of the building where it can be set on fire. Report all suspicious activity near your workplace.

Electrical: Ensure appliances such as coffee pots and space heaters are turned off when you leave the office. Do not hide wiring under carpets. Ensure that the electrical control panels in your building are accessible, in case the power needs to be turned off in an emergency.

Chemicals and flammable fuels: Store them properly! This is imperative if handling and storing these items are part of your job. Contact your regional structural fire manager for clear directions and requirements. Check containers regularly for leaks and damage.

Smoke in designated areas only and dispose of extinguished smoking materials in proper containers.

Post emergency telephone numbers and your building's address near the phones for easy reference in an emergency. (We offer a free Emergency Ready Plan for businesses to keep a compiled list of all emergency contacts and vital building date right on your smartphones. Call us at SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County/Greenville to have this set up 972-548-6044)

If your business is affected by a fire, call SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County/Greenville at 972-548-6044 to make it “Like it never even happened.”

We service:
Murphy, TX           Greenville, TX
Lucas, TX                  Celeste, TX
Parker, TX              Commerce, TX
Princeton, TX       Caddo Mills, TX
Anna, TX                   Lavon, TX
Melissa, TX             Fairview, TX
Farmersville, TX       Wylie, TX