**** ADVANCED WARNING **** Fourth firefighters strike - Wednesday 13 November between 10am to 2pm Business advice Kent Fire and Rescue Service will be working hard to provide a service during the strike and will be locating fire engines at strategic locations around the county to provide the best cover possible. They will be taking 999 calls, but the service will not be at the normal level, so they need businesses to take extra precautions. Safety details are on their website Keep your business safe: • Arson protection: Secure external flammable waste containers and move away from buildings and secure if possible. Lock waste containers at night and check your security. • Management of highly flammable materials: Reduce the volume you store on your premises where possible, store flammable liquids in approved containers, and store pressurised gas bottles in an external store or well ventilated area. Conduct an end of shift check to ensure containers are sealed and placed in fireproof cupboards and ensure ‘hot works’ areas are controlled and inspected after completion. • Cooperate with neighbouring businesses: Discuss your findings and ensure that the risk to your premises can be minimised by a fire in a neighbouring one. If you can coordinate actions with neighbouring businesses to reduce risk and provide assistance. • Review your fire risk assessment: Complete your action plan, check if any new practices need consideration and enhance your safety routines. • In case of fire: Ensure any fire alarms are tested and working correctly, employees and visitors know what to do and escape routes and exits are clear and available to use at all times the building is occupied. • Firefighting equipment: Only tackle small fires if safe to do so, and make sure equipment is serviced and ready for use, nominated users trained and know where extinguishers are located. And for everyone. • Go round your home and unplug any unused electrical items before you go to work on Wednesday, and don’t leave items like cookers or tumble dryers on today while you are out. • Check your smoke alarm. • Drive carefully and wear a seatbelt. • More safety advice at kent.fire-uk.org or follow the Twitter hashtag #takeextracare
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:10:32 +0000
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