28/05/2025
Safetywensday
Fire 🔥 in food service.
Fire is one of the potential accidents cause in food service operations. Any food business should invest in fire equipment & good design for fire exits. The following precautions can help lessen the danger of fire.
1. Simple Measures: It's good to properly clean & maintain cooking equipment & exhaust hoods/filters. Check properly for any gas pipe leakages & any other. For sanitation as well as Safety reasons, limit Smoking to restricted areas.
2. Fire Extinguishers: Food service business owners should make sure fire extinguishers are enough & employees should be sure there are adequate of them at work. Also, they should be placed at strategic places & locations where everyone can see them. Local ordinances frequently require special fire extinguishing equipment under ventilation filters.
Regardless of the type (Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, or Chemicals in Special Solutions), this equipment can only be effective if it is professionally designed installed, & maintained.
3. Fire Detection: In the rising world of technology, every food service business should consider investing in fire detection devices. These may be specialised equipment that detects Smoke, Flames, &/ or Heat. An automatic sprinkler system is considered the best. They are a very effective way to control fires.
4. Emergency Procedures: Management should invest in fire emergency areas & exits. They should also train employees on safety procedures & let them know where all emergencies are located, & fire drills should be conducted.
Local fire authorities or departments can help in designing emergency procedures. Ensure that all doors to the property are open out & that fire exits are kept clear at all times. Fire department contacts should be located near office telephone 📞 or easily reachable areas.