If you’ve just started a new job, you need to know what to do in case of a fire. Some businesses will cover this during your training, but this may have been neglected or forgotten.
Here is how to feel fire safe at her new job.
Ask To See Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans
If you are not shown any fire safety or an evacuation plan when you start your new job, ask whoever is training you if there is any you can look at. If there isn’t one in place, this might prompt your workplace to go over the fire safety for the building and make sure it is space.
If there is a fire safety guide or an evacuation plan, you can then study and become familiar with it so you know what to do in case of a fire.
See If There Is A Fire Marshall
A fire marshall’s main job is to identify potential hazards in a workplace and help in evacuations and impart fire safety to staff. If there isn’t one at your new job, maybe volunteer for the role!
Look for Potential Dangers In The Workplace
One way you can stay fire safe at your job is to look out for any potential dangers that could lead to a fire breaking out. This could be plug sockets with too much plugged in, naked flames inside or a lot of dust near electrical equipment. If you spot any, you can either correct them yourself if safe to do so or raise the issue with somebody who has more responsibility.
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JNR is one of the largest independent fire protection companies in the UK, providing fire doors, barriers and stopping measures to customers around the UK. We have become a supplier of choice for many companies throughout the UK such as football clubs, government departments and plenty of local businesses.
If you’d like to find out more about our measures and how they can help you or your business, get in touch today.