Your Business Fire Contingency Plan Should Include These Actions

4/26/2022 (Permalink)

Many Plans Contain the Following

Many business owners have included a contingency plan in their safety operations and employee handbooks. These plans can not only help save lives in the event of an emergency but may also contain important information a company may need quick access to. 

1. Locations of Alarms and Extinguishers

One important thing to include in your plan is the location of all alarms and fire extinguishers. This can help ensure that your employees know where these important tools are if they ever need them.

2. Escape Route and Meeting Places

An essential part of any evacuation plan is the location of exits and a meeting place. There should be at least two possible escape routes from every point in the building, in case one is blocked, and all employees should know to gather at the designated location. The meeting place should be in a safe area outside the building.

3. Who Can Access Medical Information and Emergency Contacts

One thing many people don’t consider including in their contingency plan is who keeps track of the emergency contact or medical information needed for their employees. While the information itself should be kept private, you may want to state which staff members should be contacted if access is necessary. For example the head of HR or a department manager.

4. After Fire Procedures and Cleanup Information

In addition to emergency procedures, you may want to include some information on what to do afterward. This can include insurance information or the number for a fire damage restoration service that can help with cleanup.

Including this information in a company’s contingency plan can help ensure that everyone knows the safety procedures before an emergency takes place. These things can both save time and keep everyone safe.

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