Picture this situation… You’re working hard at your job and all of a sudden the fire alarm goes off. What do you do?
The decision you make can be the difference between life and death. At a garment factory in India, a sounding fire alarm was waved off by managers. Because of this negligence, more than 100 people perished in a fire. Don’t’ let this happen to you. Taking the proper measures can ultimately save your life.
It’s important to treat fire alarms seriously. Every single year there are nearly 100,000 non-residential structure fires according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Follow these tips when an alarm triggers.
1. Stop working – Immediately stop working. Don’t think of it as a possible false alarm. Every second counts. Get out of the building.
2. Leave your belongings behind – Don’t obsess over gathering all of your personal belongings as you leave. You can always replace them.
3. Find the nearest exit – Locate the nearest exit and leave as quickly as possible. If the exit is blocked, quickly find another one.
4. Avoid elevators – If you work on upper floors, take the stairs in the event of a fire alarm going off at your business.
5. Contact authorities – The fire alarm should alert authorities. To be certain, contact authorities and let them know the situation once outside.
It’s important to treat fire alarms seriously. Every single year there are nearly 100,000 non-residential structure fires according to the National Fire Protection Association.
If it happens to be a false alarm, get it checked out as soon as possible by a company that specializes in fire alarm and suppression services.
At inVision Security, we specialize in inspecting, testing, monitoring and maintaining fire alarm systems. To find out how we can help you, contact us today.