Forum For Business July, 2015 | Page 8

BY CHRIS PORCHE All American Fire & Safety, Inc. 3504 Century Blvd, Ste 1 Lakeland, FL 33811 | (863) 859-7400 Every day, millions of people wake up, go to work or school, and take part in social events. But every so often the unexpected happens: an earthquake, a fire, a chemical spill, or some other disaster. When these events occur, people’s routines change and they are made more aware of how important safety is. Safety should be a priority for every business, but how do we ensure that we will be able to survive if something were to go wrong? In order to prevent an accident, it is necessary to be responsible and do a fire and safety check once a month. Some routine things to check for are the fire alarm batteries, fire extinguisher pressure, and sprinkler system checks. For a more detailed inspection, it is good to call a Fire and Safety specialist and have them survey the area to make sure you are following proper codes. SAFETY INSPECTORS CHECK FOR: TRIP AND FALL HAZARDS LOCKING DOORS EXTENSION CORDS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHOULD BE PROPERLY INSPECTED EACH YEAR OPERATIONAL EMERGENCY / EXIT LIGHTING SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FIRE ALARMS FOR YOUR BUSINESS 8 | FORUM FOR BUSINESS KITCHEN OR PAINT BOOTH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS