On the Lookout for Common Workplace Emergencies

摘要

When it comes to common workplace emergencies, is your facility prepared to protect employees and assets? Cintas Corporation has identified four universal emergencies that your staff should be ready to handle at a moment's notice: 1) Fire. In 2009, structure fires caused more than $10.8 billion in property damage and 2,695 civilian deaths. To combat a fire quickly and limit potential damage, employees need to know how to properly use a fire extinguisher. They should also understand the five classes of fire, when to avoid fighting a fire, and other fire prevention methods if an extinguisher is not available. Businesses should ensure extinguishers are regularly serviced and inspected.