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Business Safety Tips

The ability of your business to quickly recover from an unexpected event is a priority we also share. But we also want to help you protect your business now, before something does happen. That way you can focus on doing what you do best – running your business – without interruption.

Here’s a simple checklist of workplace safety tips for your business.

Place portable fire extinguishers throughout the premises, and have them serviced and tagged annually.
Store combustibles far away from ignition sources such as stoves, electrical panels and light fixtures.
Have fire protection equipment such as sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and fixed extinguishers serviced and tagged on a regular basis.
Ensure that electrical repairs and upgrades are conducted by a licensed electrician.
Arrange for illuminated exit signs, emergency lighting and back-up power generating equipment to be inspected and tested on a regular basis.
Keep exits clear and accessible at all times, and make sure self-closing fire doors are always fully closed (not wedged open).
Keep all indoor and outdoor walking surfaces smooth and even, and in good repair.
Conduct effective winter maintenance (snow shovelling, salting etc.) on your property as soon as possible, and keep a record of when duties are performed.
Install exterior lighting on your property as a way to deter break-and- enters.
Remove bushes, shrubs or other objects close to the perimeter of the building – they could be used to conceal potential intruders.
Always store cash and valuables in a safe labelled with its burglary resistance rating.
Store duplicate computer information off-site; data kept on-site should be stored in a fire-resistive safe designed for the storage of electronic media.
Establish guidelines for employees who handle cash.
Stagger deposit times and visits to the bank.
Exercise key control and limit access to safe/vault combinations.
Develop procedures to be followed by employees during a robbery.
Conduct routine audits.
Do not place high-end or target merchandise in or near display windows.
Perform criminal checks on current and potential employees.
Maintain accurate and accessible inventory and equipment records.

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For more business safety tips or advice, call or e-mail us. We’ll get back to you within two hours during regular business hours.