What is a Fire Watch and When Do You Need One?

Everyone hopes that having someone from the fire marshal’s office drop by means good news, but sometimes they are there to let you know about a potential problem so it can be resolved before you have disastrous results. When you hear that your business needs to conduct a fire watch, it might sound like a frightening situation. However, this simple preventative measure can help protect your staff and your business as you resolve any issues that are outstanding.

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Fire drills are an important part of working in a commercial or office building, as they can keep you safe in the event of an emergency. Unfortunately, they are often ignored or treated as an annoyance instead of a life-saving mechanism. Humans have a tendency to think that “It won’t happen to me”, but the reality is that there are thousands of devastating fires that occur each year — many of which end in fatalities that could potentially have been prevented. These tips for organizing fire drills in the workplace will help people take their fire prevention steps seriously while staying organized and limiting confusion.

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