Schools are usually large buildings that witness chunks of people moving in and out throughout the day, including children, teachers, support staff, and visitors. For their safety, it is essential to have well-maintained fire safety equipment in the right areas to handle emergency situations effectively.
In order to keep students safe, it is imperative that they know how to react in case of fire. This includes completing drills and procedures on the use of safety equipment like fire extinguishers, exit signs, and safety gear, and understanding which door should be used when there's smoke inside the building.
Recognize and Eliminate Fire Risks:
Enclosed spaces such as chemistry labs can be at risk in school settings. Chemicals and flammable desks can be dangerous and prone to fire breakout. The same applies to technology workshops with all sawdust and heavy machinery. Computer labs are also a higher risk due to the chance of an electrical fire starting from overloading the circuits or servers. Carrying out fire safety checks in these areas and investing in fire safety equipment to prevent fire breakout is crucial.
Types of Fire Safety Equipment that School Premises Must Invest in:
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fire Sprinklers
- Fire Hydrant Cabinet
- Fire Blankets
- Safety Jacket (Safety gear)
- Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
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Source: Reasons, Why Schools Must Have Fire Safety Equipment?
