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February 23, 2016
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Major Fire Safety Mistakes That Las Vegas Businesses Often Commit

Western Commercial | Major Fire Safety Mistakes That Las Vegas Businesses Often Commit

For the average Las Vegas small business, there is generally very little room in the budget for unexpected expenses. Disasters like fires can sink your business if you make the following fire prevention and safety mistakes.

Critical Fire Safety Mistakes That Las Vegas Small Businesses Make

For the most part, your average Las Vegas SMB does not have the same ability to absorb unexpected losses that major corporations do. A big fire that escalates out of control can wipe out a smaller company when it is most financially vulnerable. That is why fire prevention and containment are so crucial. Do not make these fire safety mistakes if you care about your SMB’s long-term viability.

Failure to Devise a Comprehensive Fire Safety Strategy

Merely complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and local fire safety regulations will not always adequately protect your business from fire damage. You will need a well-thought-out fire mitigation strategy that covers all the bases including adequate safety gear. Installing high-quality class A, B, C or K fire extinguishers as well as smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire suppression systems in a way that addresses your business’s unique needs is absolutely vital.

Failure to Train Employees in Safety & Suppression Procedures

None of the latest high-tech fire safety equipment will do your business any good if staff members cannot deploy it effectively. Holding annual training sessions to refresh employees on the right way to deal with different fire threats will pay off if the unthinkable happens. More importantly, make sure that your staff thoroughly understands the best ways to prevent fires from occurring in the first place.

Leaving Fire Safety to Chance Is Not an Option

When you neglect fire prevention and fire damage minimization, you are literally putting your livelihood and possibly your life at risk. A modest investment in quality equipment and employee training will be worth it if even one fire-related incident occurs. At the end of the day, doing so can be the difference between long-term business success and an abrupt end to your entrepreneurial journey.

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