Fire Prevention Tips for Restaurants

Would you know what to do if a fire emergency occurred in your restaurant?As a restaurant owner/operator or manager, it's your responsibility to be prepared if prevention falls short. Make sure your employees and assets are protected if a fire emergency occurs.

In 2015, more than 113,500 non-residential fires were reported, causing $3.1 billion worth of property damage. Prevention is always the goal, but what happens if those efforts fall short? Cintas Corporation  is offering tips to promote awareness of how to minimize a fire’s impact in time for National Fire Prevention Week,  Oct. 7-13, 

Best practices include:

Consider your facility’s risks. Examining the unique risks of a workplace is an important responsibility for any property manager or building owner.  Assess your facility for items that may contribute to the risk of a fire, such as flammable liquids, electrical equipment or storage of combustible materials. Take note of specific hazards and make sure…