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Fire at the workplace may result in death, burns, smoke inhalation and many other devastating health consequences for employees and clients/customers. It could also be detrimental for the financial survival of the business with severe damage to property and stock as well as potential liability claims if negligence is found.
The good news is that few business fires can be described as an “Act of God” and they are mostly preventable. Businesses have a duty of care obligation to their employees. This legal and moral responsibility requires that employers do everything within their power to keep their people out of harm’s way.
It is important for business owners/ managers to understand the industry-specific fire risks for the place of business, guard against these risks and maintain a safe work environment.
Reasons for Fires Igniting at the Workplace
Faulty electrical equipment
This is widely recognized as the single biggest contributor to…
