Every day, many of us wake up, commute to work and spend most of our time focused on routine behaviours.
But ever so often the unexpected might happen: a building fire, a veld fire, a vehicle fire or some other fire disaster. Routines change drastically and we are suddenly aware of how fragile our lives and routines can be. Each fire disaster can have lasting effects – people may be seriously injured or killed, and devastating and costly property damage can occur.
We need to be prepared in case of a fire emergency. Key to fire safety is practising specific fire safety and fire prevention behaviours. There are some very simple steps you can take to prevent loss of life and property from fire.
Be Prepared
Regularly carry out a fire-risk assessment in the workplace by identifying any possible fire dangers and risks. Consider these five points when completing a fire safety risk assessment.
Identify Fire Hazards
Identify People at Risk
Evaluate, Remove or Reduce and Protect Premises from Risk
Record, Plan, Inform, Instruct, and Train
Review
In the Event of an Emergency
When it comes to fire, don't be scared, be prepared.
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