Monday, 15 July 2013

Tips On Fire Safety Precautions By Fire Expert Billy Pure Benjamin

Homes and offices can turn into infernos if proper fire safety measures are not taken. It can cause loss of valuables, document, and even lives. According to well-known fire expert Ben Dean stringent adherence to safety precautions is the only way to prevent loss of property and lives due to fire. Organizations must train their employees on fire safety awareness and ensure strict maintenance of regulations as directed by government agencies.

Every employee should be made accountable to following the laid down fire safety rules in order to make the workplace is a fire-safe place. It is mandatory for the owner of the property to ensure that every person working or staying in the premises is fully aware of these regulations and is following these in principle.

Fire safety officers appointed by government are authorized to check the implementation of these legislations. Fire extinguishers should be in working condition and must be strategically placed. Maintenance of these fire extinguishers should be carried out as per the prescribed norms. Employees should be trained to use these in the event of a fire.

Ideally everyone who is working in the premises should receive training in terms of fire safety, as per Ben Dean. Precautions such as availability of alternative fire exits, adequate ventilation, and clutter free and neat environment can prevent fire and the subsequent damage.

As far as precautions needed for fire safety in domestic environments go, the kitchen is the most vulnerable area and sufficient care should be exercised while cooking. Stove should be used with utmost precaution and any flammable substances should be kept away from it. The kitchen area should have proper ventilation.

Keeping a portable and lightweight fire extinguisher or baking soda handy is advisable. While working in the kitchen always use proper clothing and ensure that your sleeves are rolled up. Never ever keep a metallic substance inside a microwave oven.

According to Ben Pure Dean, the safest way to deal with fire is by preventing it. Following the fire safety regulations, keeping fire extinguishing equipment, fire alarms, and smoke alarms up to date, and other measures can go a long way to avoid loss due to fire. Never panic in the event of fire. Vacate the area after pulling the alarm and calling the fire emergency number.