It seems a simple precautionary measure – having fire equipment in the work place. Not having any can cause an endless array of problems. What are the advantages of having it? 1. Fires can be put out quickly Having basic fire fighting equipment like fire extinguishers can help you put out fires quickly. Make sure your employees know where the extinguishers are located and how to operate them. If you have a security guard on night duty, make sure he can reach extinguishers quickly if need be. 2. Damages can be minimized Most work related fires start out small. Having fire equipment means you can quickly put it out before it spreads. This will prevent the fire from wreaking havoc and burning through important documents, equipment and furniture. You can’t very well expect your employees to run out of a burning building with their computers in tow. A fire extinguisher can nip a small fire in the bud before it grows and swallows everything. 3. Your workers will feel safer No employee will feel safe working in a building that is a potential fire hazard with no fire equipment to put out a fire. The more safety equipment in the work place, the safer your workers will feel. A safe worker is a happy worker and a happy worker is less likely to leave your company. 4. Less chance of human loss or injury More important than the loss of a building and equipment, is the loss of human life. Having workers injured during a preventable fire is not only tragic, but a lawsuit in the making. As an employer, it’s

your duty to provide a safe working environment for you employees. A fire can happen in an instant. But you can easily control it with the right fire equipment. Have a look at the fire equipment on sale from kevcor.co.za in South Africa and Lesotho and keep your workers and your work place safe.