Christmas celebrations can turn into disasters within just a minute if not careful. Ensure fire safety in your workplace by reading our top tips! 🟠Install and Maintain Fire Alarms: Ensure every level of your workplace has functional smoke alarms. Test them weekly and never compromise on battery-powered safety for convenience. 🟠Stay Vigilant in the Kitchen: If your business has a kitchen, never leave cooking unattended. Avoid cooking under the influence of alcohol, and always turn off appliances after use. Remember, the kitchen is a high-risk area for fires. 🟠Candle and Decoration Safety: If you use candles in your office or store, never leave them unattended. Keep decorations, cards, and wrapping materials far from open flames, heaters, or lights. 🟠Switch Off Decorative Lights: Turn off and unplug all decorative lights, including Christmas tree lights, when closing for the day. Ensure they meet safety standards (BS EN 60598) to prevent electrical mishaps. 🟠Use Outdoor Electricals Safely: Always use an RCD (residual current device) for outdoor electrical equipment. This device can prevent serious electrical faults. 🟠Avoid Overloading Sockets: Stick to one plug per socket and turn off unused devices. For critical appliances like fridges, ensure they are designed to run continuously. 🟠Smoke Responsibly: Designate smoking areas outside the workplace and ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished. Never allow smoking near flammable decorations or inside the premises. 🟠Check on Vulnerable Stakeholders: Look out for older employees, clients, or business neighbours who might need assistance with fire safety measures. 🟠Emergency Preparedness: Educate your team on emergency protocols: in the event of fire, evacuate immediately, stay out, and call emergency services (999). We’re here to help you too! Just drop us a line at support@jkesecurity.co.uk or call 0800 2545645. Let's make this Christmas not only joyful but also secure for everyone. #FireSafety #ChristmasPrecautions #JKESecurity
