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What to do During a Fire Evacuation

When an unscheduled fire alarm starts blaring, it can send shock waves through the body. After all, it is human nature to start panicking. Here at ABC Industrial, we are well versed in the correct way to respond to the sound of a fire alarm and that is why we have decided to share our expertise with our readers. After all, what you do during an evacuation can save lives! Read on to find out more…

Stay Calm

Although it is natural to be overwhelmed with panic following a fire alarm, it is important to stay as calm as possible. After all, just one person panicking can set off a chain reaction and cause an entire building to erupt into chaos. In fact, it is all the more imperative to stay composed if you are an authority figure as employees, particularly those in an industrial building, will look to you for help. Plus, staying calm will also ensure that everybody is evacuated safely and can be accounted for when outside the building.

Follow the Protocol

It is the law that every building must have a fire safety protocol in place so that people know what to do in the event of an alarm sounding. After all, it is impossible to tell whether it is a practice run or not and thus, every evacuation should be treated as real until further information presents itself. Generally, a fire safety protocol dictates that all personal belongings should be left behind, that nobody is left to wander off alone and that people should evacuate in a calm yet speedy manner.

Close all Fire Doors

Although they should be closed at all times, people regularly prop open fire doors. This means that it is imperative to ensure that they are all firmly closed during a fire evacuation as they play an essential role in keeping people safe as they evacuate a building. In fact, a fire door is specifically designed with a seal that expands in the presence of smoke, heat and fire in order to reduce the spread of a dangerous fire. This means that safety can be compromised if they are not all securely closed. Here at ABC Industrial, we have a wide range of fire solutions that can make a huge difference when it comes to human safety and property preservation. After all, fire doors and fire shutters help compartmentalise a building and stop a fire from spreading; this gives people at least 30 extra minutes to evacuate to safety and reduces the amount of damage that a fire can inflict on a building. To find out more information about staying safe during a fire evacuation, get in contact with a member of the ABC team today!

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