Whether you work at an office building or at a manufacturing facility or at a distribution warehouse, fire safety considerations are very important. Make sure there are sufficient fire extinguishers and that they are properly charged. It is also important to make sure they are of the proper kind to address the potentials of fire hazards. The rating of a fire-extinguisher is the measure of its capability to fight various kinds of fires. This rating is usually a number followed by a letter; for example 1A or 2C. The number indicates the extinguisher's relative power for that specific class of fire. The letter indicates the class of fire.
Class A fires are those from combustible that are common such as paper, cloth, plastics. Class B fires are from flammable liquids and Class C fires are from electrical equipment. An extinguisher rated as 3B is thrice as powerful as one that is rated as 1B in fighting chemical fires. Sprinkler systems are useful in fighting fires also; periodically ensure proper operation of sprinker systems.
Additionally, every organization must conduct a fire-drill to ensure employees know what to do in case of fire. All exit signs must be properly marked and a fire exit path must be clearly drawn and posted in conspicuous areas. If your organization has flammables and other chemicals, then the local fire marshall must be notified as to nature of these chemicals, their locations, etc, so fire-fighting personnel know what they are dealing with.
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