Monthly Fire Checks Can Help Your Business Stay Flame-Free

During Fire Prevention Awareness Month each October, it is important to remember that workplace fires do more than damage property. They endanger people, disrupt operations, release pollutants into the environment, can cause serious losses, and may lead to permanent closures. In fact, 40% of businesses fail to reopen after a catastrophic event, such as a fire.¹

Keep Your Fire Risks in Check

Take fire safety a step further at your business by assigning a key staff member to conduct a monthly walkthrough of your facilities with a fire prevention checklist. This can help you monitor common causes of fires, including poor housekeeping and deferred equipment maintenance. It’s also a good way to regularly evaluate electrical systems and appliances, keep evacuation routes clear, and confirm fire protection systems are in good working order. 

Plus, walkthroughs can help your team identify and resolve hazards threatening the business before a fire sparks up. If you have multiple locations, be sure to assign a trusted employee to walk through them with a checklist. This proactive approach can make a difference in enhancing general safety and teaching good habits.

Make Fire Prevention a Priority

Fire Prevention Awareness Month will come and go, but fire hazards are ever present. Making routine checklist-driven walkthroughs part of your workplace culture can make a lasting difference in your business. Reach out to your local Federated Insurance^® marketing representative to learn more about risk management resources, including a fire prevention assessment checklist. Federated^® clients can also access mySHIELD® for sample safety meeting guides, fire prevention handouts, and more.

1. Access. Study: 40% of businesses fail to reopen after a disaster. https://www.accesscorp.com/press-coverage/study-40-percent-businesses-fail-reopen-disaster/ . Accessed August 11, 2026.

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