Why its important to implement
Clear fire extinguisher signage ensures quick location during emergencies, preventing fires from escalating and causing additional property and staff damage.
Fire Control and Property Protection
If the fire extinguishers are not well signed and behind rubbish the access to them will be hindered and the fire can quickly get out of control causing additional damage to property, vehicles and more important staff.
Emergency Fire Extinguisher Access
When there is an emergency, it is important that anyone attempting to extinguish the fire can easily locate the fire extinguishers.
Business Impact
Prevents major profit loss from fire damage, property destruction, business downtime, and insurance delays.
Profit
If the business has a fire that gets unnecessarily out of control due to people not being able to locate fire extinguishers property and vehicles will be damaged costing the business downtime while the fire damaged building, tools and equipment is repaired or waiting for insurance approval for replacement.
action steps
Review extinguisher locations, install proper signage, check signage regularly, maintain clear floor markings.
Fire Extinguisher Signage Review
Review all locations of fire extinguishers and make sure signage is placed above them. Signage should be checked regularly, and the area around the fire extinguishers have floor making showing it must be kept clear.
Related tasks
Milestone:
08: Implement Health & Safety Procedures