Managing and growing a business is a complex task that will require you to manage numerous different aspects of the company. In addition to managing the personnel, marketing and design decisions for your company, you will also need to take steps to ensure the enterprise and those in it are safe from the ravaging effects of fire.

Review Your Storage And Garbage Removal Policies

Depending on the nature of your business, it can be easy for large amounts of trash, debris and other items to start to accumulate. Additionally, you may need to store products and supplies that could be potentially flammable. You should periodically tour your facility to look for areas that could pose potential fire hazards. You should look for things like combustible items stored far away from fire suppression systems and having debris or trash near electrical outlets. If you are unsure of what to look for when conducting this type of evaluation, many fire departments will conduct this type of evaluation for a small fee.

Conduct Fire Safety Drills

You should routinely hold fire safety drills with your employees so that they will understand the steps that they should take in the event of a fire starting. During this drill, you should have the employees practice evacuating the building as well as understanding the area where they should meet. At the end of these drills, you should consider touring the facility with department managers so that you can discuss the results of the drill while also evaluating their departments for potential fire hazards or safety violations.

Install And Service Fire Suppression Systems

While preventing injuries and deaths is the most important aspect of responding to a fire, you will have a strong incentive to limit the damage that these fires can cause. To this end, you will want to have a fire suppression system installed by a company like Echo Fire Protection. These systems will activate in the event of a fire so that they can extinguish the flames. When choosing a fire suppression system, you should be mindful of the fires that are most likely to start, as some fires may not be able to be extinguished with water. If there is a threat of this type of fire starting, you should opt for a system that can release a fire retardant that will be able to extinguish these flames. This can be slightly more expensive than a basic fire suppression system, but it can be worth the costs if a fire starts, as it can greatly limit the damage these dangerous fires can cause. 

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