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Q: Are there any lasting effects of covid on your building/facilities?
Protections that were added during covid times may have
been removed with only memories, while some have
become permanent. Many of these items could impact your
emergency systems and fire prevention. For example,
sneeze shields that often were hung from the ceilings can
change air flow affecting smoke detection and HVAC. They
also impede the effectiveness of sprinklers. They act the
same way as stacking a shelf too high. The mousetrap mazes
that were set up to separate incoming and outgoing
employees or the dividers for workstations could impair the
paths of emergency egress.
A few tips to ensure effective fire prevention:
Walk through the entire facility paying special attention to items put in place during covid and consider how they may affect your fire systems
Walk the exit paths and ensure nothing is in the aisles or blocking the doors
Make sure the exit doors are functional
Keep sanitizing (flammable) liquids away from ignition sources
Check that all employees are trained on emergency exit procedures and fire
extinguishers
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