What to Know About Fire Extinguishers in the Workplace | SERVPRO of Bartow County

10/7/2021 (Permalink)

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If you own a commercial space in Cartersville or the surrounding Bartow County area, it is important to do everything you can to ensure the fire safety of the area for yourself and your staff. Workplace fires are not only dangerous, but they can be quite costly, too. Businesses will often have to shut down for a period of time after a fire to properly have the area restored, which can lead to significant losses in revenue and expenses.

Just as it is with home fire safety, making sure you have an adequate number of fire extinguishers is a fantastic way to cut down on the risks for your commercial space. Below, we will go through some of the things that business owners need to know about fire extinguishers so they can be certain they are being as safe as possible.

What to Know About Fire Extinguishers as a Business Owner

| You Are Required to Train Employees on Their Use | 

Not only does OSHA require businesses to have an adequate number of fire extinguishers in the workplace, but they also require business owners to train employees how to use them. You should conduct fire extinguisher training with every member of your workforce at least every year to be certain that everyone knows how to take action should a fire start.

| You Need to Choose the Right Type of Fire Extinguisher for Your Needs | 

The chemical composition of fires can vary based on what causes them to start, and as such, the most efficient way to douse them can vary as well. Choosing the right class of fire extinguisher for your needs is a must to ensure that you have the right tool for the job should a fire start in your  commercial space.

| You Need to Check Your Fire Extinguishers Regularly | 

While fire extinguishers do have a long shelf life, hopefully they will not need to be used regularly, so it is important to check them at least every few months and make sure they are still in working order. Most modern fire extinguishers have a pressure nozzle that will indicate when the unit should be replaced, so be sure all of yours are within this threshold.

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