SAFE@WORK
By National Account Executive Patrick Cunningham,
Federated Mutual Insurance Company
Three Steps to Fighting Fire with Fire Prevention
DURING NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH this October, Federated Insurance® is
helping spread a message of fire prevention at businesses. Consider following these three steps to help curb the risks of dangerous or deadly fires before one sparks.
Stay educated on the consequences of a potential fire at your place of work.
DISCLAIMER This article is for gen- eral information only and should not be considered legal or other expert advice. The recommendations herein may help reduce but are not guaranteed to eliminate any or all risk of loss. The recom- mendations herein are not intended to cover or identify all risk expo- sures. The information herein may be subject to, and is not a sub- stitute for, any laws or regulations that may apply. Qualified coun- sel should be sought with questions specific to your circumstances. © 2023 Federated Mutual Insurance Company.
The impact of a fire can be: Deadly Expensive Time-consuming Overwhelming
It’s not just the business you work at that could be affected. As employees, you, your families, and your livelihoods are also at stake.
Participate in implemented fire prevention plans at your workplace. Your company’s plan might include: Designating a person to be responsible for fire prevention at your business Conducting regular fire safety walkthroughs Completing a fire safety checklist to identify sources of a fire at your workplace
Fires are avoidable. Make it your responsibility to take part in actively preventing them. Repeat steps one and two.
Take the time to focus on: Using a fire safety checklist frequently Evaluating for fire hazards continuously Participating in regular training
Fire prevention is an everyday practice. It could be the difference between a successful
business and one that is gone the next day. To learn more about this important topic, and to review helpful risk management resources, reach out to your local Federated® ing representative.
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