It has been said, ‘Better to be safe than sorry’. It is the same with fire safety. The best time to be worried and start preparing is before the fire actually breaks out. As an employer, the responsibility of the safety of your employees is on you. Fire results in great loss not only in terms of property but lives too. If your employees follow proper fire prevention and safety techniques, accidents can be avoided.

Therefore, it is very important that you arrange a fire safety training session for your employees. The law mandates all organizations, institutions, and companies to uphold fire safety laws at all times.

Fires usually begin small but may soon spread out and become uncontrollable. Here are a few points about fire safety training employees and how it can help them.

– When emergencies like fires occur, reflex or instinct takes over and this may guide an individual in such situations. However, instincts cannot be trusted; therefore, it is essential to be trained about how to handle fire accidents effectively. This training will inform you about the steps you need to take when in such situations, and will also teach you how to properly use fire prevention tools that will aid you in protecting yourself and others.

– Getting all your employees involved in this training is better than having a handful doing all the work. Getting everyone involved ensures the safety of your workplace. All the employees must be given individual responsibilities to perform in case of a fire. This is essential to minimize panic and confusion. One employee must be in authority so that everyone knows who to go to if there are any problems.

– A common ‘code’ or method of communications must be decided by the employees. This is so they have an efficient and effective means of communication in the event of fire emergencies. This is important during evacuation or when a higher authority has to be informed about the situation.

– Discussion about safe zones and evacuation routes and exits must also be discussed in the training. Everyone must know where the fire extinguishers are placed and how to use them.

– It is important to know what to do in case a fire breaks out, but it is more important to understand how such situations can be avoided in the first place. The first step in prevention in to locate and identify the fire hazards in the workplace. When hazardous items are located all over the workplace, it is very easy for accidents to occur. After identifying the items, they must be disposed or kept in a secure area where admission is limited.

The goal of the fire safety training should be to create an awareness and understanding in the minds of the employees about fire safety and their responsibility in emergency situation. This is what will help them be aware of hazards and be prepared to handle fire emergencies. Thus you can see why it is so essential that all your employees are trained in fire safety techniques.

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