Today, we want to debunk some of the myths that have popped up about fire safety.
No matter what kind of company you have, fire safety should always be a top priority. Following proper safety procedures helps to prevent fire emergencies, and also allow people to respond effectively in emergency situations. Some beliefs about fire safety, however, are untrue, and these can actually put your company at greater risk of a fire emergency. Today, we want to debunk some of the myths that have popped up about fire safety.
“Fires Can Only Arise in Buildings That are Old or Poorly Maintained”
While older buildings do tend to have older wiring, and they tend to not be as fireproof, that doesn’t make modern buildings immune to fire emergencies. Newer buildings can still encounter electrical problems and malfunctioning pieces of equipment, which can raise the likelihood of fires arising. Even if you’re in a modern building, you still have to be careful if you want to prevent fire emergencies.
“Fire Sprinklers Always Bring About Water Damage”
Fire sprinklers are among the most important fire safety tools in a building. Some people might believe that fire sprinkler systems will flood the entire building, and bring about a lot of water damage in the process.
This is not the case. Modern sprinkler systems will only activate whenever they’re in range of a fire. This minimizes how much water damage your building experiences because your building will only be exposed to the amount of water that’s necessary to combat a fire.
“Fire Drills Are Not Needed in Smaller Businesses”
It might seem like evacuating a small company should be a simple matter, which should mean that no fire drills are needed. In reality, however, fire drills are always going to be an important part of fire safety, even if your building is small.
Fires can arise very quickly, and it’s easy to become panicked in these emergency situations. Rehearsing proper fire safety procedures is critical because it helps people respond to fires more quickly and more effectively. This helps to keep people around your business safer.
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