Fire Safety in the Workplace

Fire Safety in the Workplace Irving, Texas (December 21, 2015) — Fire safety should be a concern throughout the year for business owners, yet with increased awareness of the special hazards posed by the holidays at home, that awareness naturally spreads to the workplace. Depending on what kind of business you manage, your employees may be spending more time indoors as winter weather hits, turning on heaters and running more electrical devices than in cooler temperatures. Death and injury are of course the greatest risks of workplace fires, but those blazes also destroy livelihoods: many workplaces destroyed by fire are never rebuilt. Keep your employees and your business safe with these fire safety tips from the Electronic Security Association (ESA): Your fire detection and suppression system can be integrated with your existing security system. Find an ESA-member companyhere to speak with an electronic security expert on what comprehensive system is best for your business. Practice good workplace housekeeping. Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel and by preventing access to exits and emergency equipment. Limit the amount of appliances and devices plugged into a single outlet. Overloaded sockets could pose a risk for electrical fire. Personal heaters can, if left unattended ignite flammable materials. Consider limiting your employees’ use of them, and if they are allowed make sure they are closely monitored and unplugged when not in use. Make sure all holiday decorations, such as Christmas trees, observe all fire safety rules and are unplugged after business hours. Not only will this help prevent possible fires, but also reduces the hit to your power bill. Help maintain facility security to prevent arson. Make sure your security system meets the needs of your business by consulting with an ESA-member company. Make sure any flammable garbage is properly disposed of so it can’t be set on fire outside your building. Allow employees to smoke only in designated areas, and extinguish smoking materials safely. Never block sprinklers, firefighting equipment or emergency exits. Observe clearances when stacking materials. Maintain free access to all electrical control panels. Material or equipment stored in front of the panels would slow down the shutting down of power in an emergency situation. Make sure all fire exits are marked and always visible and accessible. You should have a written emergency plan and train employees for evacuation. Make sure your staff knows where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them in an emergency. Make sure you have extinguishers suited for the most likely types of fire you would encounter in your workplace (electrical, chemical, etc.). To learn more about how to protect your family and valuables, be sure to contact an ESA member company today and visit www.Alarm.org for more helpful tips.  ABOUT ALARM.ORG You can't replace the feeling of security. Alarm.org is an online resource for consumers interested in electronic security. Here you'll find everything you need to know about choosing, installing and operating an electronic security system. You will also find security facts, news and tips that are relevant and important to you. Alarm.org is powered by the Electronic Security Association (ESA). ESA is the largest professional trade association in the U.S. that represents the electronic life safety, security and integrated systems industry. ESA is made up of a select group of trusted security companies. You are receiving this press release as a courtesy of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). If you don't want to receive future communications, please follow the instructions at the bottom of th For Immediate Release

PRESS RELEASE

ESA Media Contacts

Shannon Murphy Vice President, Sales & Marketing Phone: (888) 447-1689 ext. 6835 E-mail: [email protected] Jaclyn Sion Marketing Manager Phone: (888) 447-1689 ext. 6818 E-mail: [email protected]

Fire Safety in the Workplace

Irving, Texas (December 21, 2015) "” Fire safety should be a concern throughout the year for business owners, yet with increased awareness of the special hazards posed by the holidays at home, that awareness naturally spreads to the workplace. Depending on what kind of business you manage, your employees may be spending more time indoors as winter weather hits, turning on heaters and running more electrical devices than in cooler temperatures. Death and injury are of course the greatest risks of workplace fires, but those blazes also destroy livelihoods: many workplaces destroyed by fire are never rebuilt.

Keep your employees and your business safe with these fire safety tips from the Electronic Security Association (ESA):

Your fire detection and suppression system can be integrated with your existing security system. Find an ESA-member companyhere to speak with an electronic security expert on what comprehensive system is best for your business.
Practice good workplace housekeeping. Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel and by preventing access to exits and emergency equipment.
Limit the amount of appliances and devices plugged into a single outlet. Overloaded sockets could pose a risk for electrical fire.
Personal heaters can, if left unattended ignite flammable materials. Consider limiting your employees' use of them, and if they are allowed make sure they are closely monitored and unplugged when not in use.
Make sure all holiday decorations, such as Christmas trees, observe all fire safety rules and are unplugged after business hours. Not only will this help prevent possible fires, but also reduces the hit to your power bill.
Help maintain facility security to prevent arson. Make sure your security system meets the needs of your business by consulting with an ESA-member company. Make sure any flammable garbage is properly disposed of so it can't be set on fire outside your building.
Allow employees to smoke only in designated areas, and extinguish smoking materials safely.
Never block sprinklers, firefighting equipment or emergency exits. Observe clearances when stacking materials.
Maintain free access to all electrical control panels. Material or equipment stored in front of the panels would slow down the shutting down of power in an emergency situation.
Make sure all fire exits are marked and always visible and accessible. You should have a written emergency plan and train employees for evacuation.
Make sure your staff knows where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them in an emergency. Make sure you have extinguishers suited for the most likely types of fire you would encounter in your workplace (electrical, chemical, etc.).

To learn more about how to protect your family and valuables, be sure to contact an ESA member company today and visit www.Alarm.org for more helpful tips.

 

ABOUT ALARM.ORG

You can't replace the feeling of security. Alarm.org is an online resource for consumers interested in electronic security. Here you'll find everything you need to know about choosing, installing and operating an electronic security system. You will also find security facts, news and tips that are relevant and important to you. Alarm.org is powered by the Electronic Security Association (ESA). ESA is the largest professional trade association in the U.S. that represents the electronic life safety, security and integrated systems industry. ESA is made up of a select group of trusted security companies.

You are receiving this press release as a courtesy of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). If you don't want to receive future communications, please follow the instructions at the bottom of this email. If you prefer to receive information in a different format, or as an attachment, or if you need additional information, please contact the Communications Department.

Electronic Security Association
6333 N. State Highway 161, Suite 350 "¢ Irving, TX 75038
Toll Free (888) 447-1689 "¢ Local (972) 807-6800 "¢ Fax (972) 807-6883

All content 2015 © Electronic Security Association, Inc.