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4/15/2020 (Permalink)

Home has become the new office. Turning a room into an office can be a process, from setting up furniture to setting up computers, printers, laptops, charging stations and any other necessary equipment to make the home office viable. In the shift from work office to home office be mindful to inspect equipment as you set it up. Here are some safety tips for setting your home office up:

• Check all cords for any frays or exposed wires and if you find a damaged wire replace it immediately.
• Only use extension cords on a temporary basis and unplug when not in use.
• Unplug any of the other equipment that is not in use to save energy and reduce the risk of fire.
• Do not overload outlets
• Be careful where you place cords. Do not run in areas that would create a tripping hazard. Do not run cords under carpets/rugs or under doors.
• Keep all papers or anything combustible away from any heat sources.
• Make sure you have functioning smoke alarms. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years and change batteries yearly.

These are unprecedented times we are living in and a large amount of people are working from home. Electrical and fire safety is paramount. According to the NFPA or the National Fire Protection Association, in 2018 there were 363,000 fires in home dwellings. A little bit of care and caution can prevent such fires in your home. Fires do occur unexpectedly and in the event of a fire get out quickly and call 911. Call us here at SERVPRO of White Plains and New Rochelle we have the experience and training to return your home to you “Like it never even happened.”