Safety Tips for Your Business
1. Be sure to store combustibles away from sources such as stoves, electrical panels and light fixtures to avoid fire hazards.
2. Inspect and test illuminated exit signs, emergency lighting and back-up power generating equipment on a regular basis.
3. Establish guidelines for employees who handle cash and develop procedures to be followed by employees during a robbery.
4. Make sure exits are clear and accessible at all times and that self-closing fire doors are always fully closed.
5. Increase safety of the perimeter of your building by removing bushes, shrubs or other objects which could be used to conceal potential intruders.
6. Service and tag your fire protection equipment such as sprinkler systems and fixed extinguishers regularly.
7. Deter break-and-enters by installing exterior lighting on your property.
8. Store cash and valuables in a safe labeled with its burglary resistance rating.
9. Always maintain accurate inventory & equipment records.
10. Keep all indoor and outdoor walking surfaces smooth and even.
