Cintas Shares Critical Fire Safety Tips to Prepare Businesses during Fire Prevention Week
October 04 2010 - 11:03AM
Business Wire
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS)
today issued a list of fire protection and safety tips to help
businesses prevent fires and be prepared in the event of a fire.
During the month of October, Cintas will offer free online Fire
Prevention Safety Training to help companies develop effective fire
prevention methods and educate employees about how to calmly and
effectively deal with fires. The Cintas First Aid Division offers
over 200 online and classroom training courses such as CPR,
automatic external defibrillator (AED), first aid, bloodborne
pathogens, hazard communications and personal protective
equipment.
“According to the National Fire Prevention Association, one
structure fire occurred every 66 seconds in 2009 causing $10.8
billion in property damage,” said Mark Olson, Manager, Cintas
Safety Training and Compliance Products. “In addition to
preventative fire measures, Business operators should have a
well-rehearsed fire safety action plan. This is done through strong
organizational training to ensure all members know what to do
during critical moments.”
To protect against the threat of damage, injury and lost
business, Cintas recommends companies follow these core guidelines
to establish an effective fire prevention strategy:
1) Develop a building layout diagram. Make sure the
building layout is posted on every floor with exits clearly marked.
Everyone should review the layout and know the location of the
nearest exits.
2) Identify the exits. In addition to knowing the nearest
exit from the daily work area, everyone should know at least two
ways out no matter where they are in the building.
3) Train employees. OSHA standards require employers to
review parts of the fire prevention plan with employees that are
necessary for self protection. Training programs should include
knowing the protocol for fire extinguisher use in the event of a
fire.
4) Have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place
and practice it. Perform unannounced fire alarm drills with
employees so everyone is aware of the exit strategy in the event of
a fire. Identify a safe meeting area outside the building where a
headcount can be performed.
5) Conduct routine inspections. Make sure fire
extinguishers and emergency backup lights have been checked and
tested by a trained fire prevention expert. All fire extinguishing
equipment should be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Conduct daily facility inspections to remove any
fire hazards.
6) Regularly check evacuation exits. As a part of the
fire prevention plan, routinely check that all doors leading out of
the building open easily and have not become obstructed. All exit
sign lighting should also be checked so that signs are clearly
visible in case of a fire.
7) Inspect sprinklers and smoke alarms. Make sure smoke
alarms have been inspected and tested by a trained expert to give
proper warning in the event of a fire.
8) Ensure equipment and surroundings are clean and
updated. Establish strict cleaning procedures in ventilation
systems to prevent grease buildup.
9) Be aware of fire hazards in common kitchen areas.
Limit storage of combustible materials in and around cooking areas
that could contribute to spread of fire. Make sure adequate
clearance exists between cooking equipment to avoid heat
buildup.
For more information on Cintas’ free online training course
promotion for October, please visit
http://www.cintas.com/customer_applications/_landing_pages/fire-prevention-month/default.html.
About Cintas:
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas Corporation provides
highly specialized services to businesses of all types. Cintas
designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform
programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies,
promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire
protection services and document management services to
approximately 800,000 businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company
traded over the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTAS, and
is a Nasdaq-100 company and component of the Standard & Poor's
500 Index.
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