Uncommon Fire Safety Tips

It is vital to try and prevent the risk of fire as well as know what to do if a fire breaks out in a workplace. While some of the most common tips are always written about, this blog will focus on some of the tips that are not normally included in these types of articles.

Read on to discover some uncommon fire safety tips.



Fire-Resistant Furniture

Invest in workplace furniture that is made from fire-retardant materials, This can help slow down the spread of fire if one occurs. If you can, you can also upgrade your walls, ceiling and floors to use fire-resistant materials such as gypsum board, concrete and brick.

You can also use fire-resistant cabinets and storage units, which will help to protect important documents and flammable goods in the event of a fire.

Luminous Evacuation

Sometimes a fire can also bring with it a power outage or low-visibility conditions, which can make it hard to evacuate. Luminous glow-in-the-dark solutions are a great way to counteract this, as it will allow people to evacuate safely even if they can’t see much.

Employee Hazard Reporting

Often fire risks can go unreported, so encourage your employees to report potential fire hazards and any accidents that they think could increase the risk of a fire.

Integrated Fire Alarm Systems

Connect your fire alarm systems to other systems in your building to increase fire safety. This could include shutting down HVAC systems to prevent the spread of smoke or opening windows automatically to improve ventilation.

Assistance With Fire & Security In Plymouth

Here at Ace Fire & Security, we are on hand to help prevent the outbreak of fires and keep you safe if one occurs. This includes fire risk assessments, fire extinguishers and fire alarm installation in Plymouth.

If you’d like to find out more about how we can help, please get in touch today.