Fire Prevention for Your Business

10/23/2019 (Permalink)

We are happy to help clean and restore areas such as this after fire damage. This photo was taken after a large commercial fire.

When it comes to your business, it is important to be prepared for a fire damage event.  Preparation plays a significant role in preventing such an emergency and in keeping you and your employees unharmed.

A fire can impact your business in many ways, including smoke and soot damage, power outages and loss of important files.  These factors can extensively affect your business’s ability to function.  Therefore, it is critical to check for risks in your own building and prevent as well as fix any issues.

• Dispose of all paper and files you do not need. Combustible materials such as this can easily help a fire to spread.
• If you have any flammable liquids, ensure all containers are sealed. Any spills should be cleaned immediately.
• Clean equipment regularly. If dusty equipment heats up, this is a fire risk. Ensure that your employees are properly trained in the use of equipment.
• Inspect for damaged electrical equipment, and do not overload power sockets.

 These risk factors are some of the most common found in many office buildings. By taking the necessary actions in identifying and preventing risks, you will create a much safer environment for you and your employees.

Fire damage can be overwhelming when it comes to your business, and you may not know where to start. The fire restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford are always here to help, no matter how large or small the disaster. We take pride in restoring local businesses from an emergency quickly and efficiently.