Fire Safety Tips for the Workplace and Home

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Fire Safety Tips for the Workplace and Home

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Manage the Risk of Workplace Fires



Manage the Risk of Workplace Fires- Often, a fire risk assessment is required when purchasing fire insurance for your business.

Have a licensed professional conduct a fire risk assessment to identify the fire hazards in your workplace and take the right steps to reduce fire risk.



Manage the Risk of Workplace FiresMake sure that fire extinguishers are easily accessible.

Install smoke detectors and test them regularly.

Store combustible materials in safe places, away from heat.

Develop a fire emergency plan and review it with your employees.



Home Fire Safety Tips



Home Fire Safety Tips-Having an escape plan is an important step in fire safety.

Create multiple escape plans and practice them with your family.

Your plan should include:

- Escape routes from different areas of the house

- Tools for exiting the home such as:Escape laddersItems to open or break out windows

- A designated meeting place.



Install smoke alarms on every level of your home.

Change the batteries every 6 months.

Familiarize your children with the sound of the alarm.

Home Fire Safety Tips



Home Fire Safety Tips-Keep grills, cookers, and fryers at least 3 feet away from your house and shrubs or bushes.

-Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable.

-Have chimneys, fireplaces, wood stoves, and central furnaces serviced once a year.



Home Fire Safety Tips-If someone in your home is deaf or hard of hearing, make sure your smoke detector combines flashing lights with sound.

-Store gasoline in a garage or shed in an approved storage container.



Home Fire Safety Tips-Close the lid on all flammable products and put them away after using them.

-Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) in all electrical outlets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and other wet areas.

Store a fire extinguisher on every level of your home.

Extinguishers should have an ABC rating them, making them usable for all types of fires.



Home Fire Safety Tips- Never smoke in bed.

Always extinguish cigarettes in a a fireproof ashtray located away from all combustible materials.

- When cooking, always keep appliances clear of combustible materials.



Home Fire Safety Tips- Never leave burning candles unattended.

Also, keep candles away from pets, children, and upholstery.

Extinguish candles before going to bed.



•WBR’s insurance is flexible, allowing you to select the coverages and insurance amounts that suit your needs.

-Meet with the professionals at WBR Insurance to find out what policies and discounts are available for you.

-For more information and a personalized insurance quote, give us a call at 757-340-0028 or visit our website www.WBRInsurance.com.


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Fire Safety Tips for the Workplace and Home