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Provide Your Lowell Workforce With Fire Extinguisher Training | SERVPRO® of Lowell
Disaster can be difficult to recover from, especially when it strikes an unprepared business. Business owners must prepare their teams for anything, not only to protect themselves but also the workplace in which they work every day.
For example, a fire emergency can be chaotic, especially if your team reacts erratically and irresponsibly. Training your team to respond appropriately is critical for keeping situations like this under control. Fire extinguisher training is an excellent place to begin and can put your team on the path to full workplace disaster preparedness.
To enhance a fire-safe Lowell business, teach your team how to use this firefighting tool:
OSHA mandates that all commercial buildings with fire extinguishers should supply the needed training to utilize them. This involves going over how to use them, when to use them and what type of extinguishers to use.
Begin the training by showing your team how to hold and aim the extinguisher. Next, you should teach them how to pull the pin, press the handle and glide the tool over a fire. Throughout your training, emphasize the importance of keeping a safe six to eight feet distance away from a fire.
To help them retain this information, you can introduce the PASS method. It’s best to revisit this topic at least once a year to help newcomers—and even seasoned staff members—keep this content in mind.
Assigning roles can ensure emergencies like workplace flames are dealt with quickly and properly. Pick a couple of well-trained employees to operate the fire extinguishers you have stored inside your Lowell building.
Let your team know about the different fire risks located around your building that require the operation of fire extinguishers to ensure they are always used at the correct moment. Talk through any relevant scenarios, hidden hazards and the type of extinguisher required for each one. For example, an electrical fire caused by an overloaded circuit requires a different extinguisher than a fire in the break room microwave.
Teaching your team when to give up and evacuate is one of the most important parts of fire extinguisher training. Fire extinguishers can be incredibly beneficial, but there are occasions when the flames are simply too powerful to fight without the assistance of officials.
Ensure your employees understand that once flames grow out of their control, they need to evacuate and contact local authorities.
Proper fire extinguisher training can make a significant difference in the safety of your Lowell workplace. Once you’ve gotten through the basics, you can equip your team with even more safety strategies that will protect them in the middle of an unexpected blaze.
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