Clothes dryer risks and how this could affect your ME Business Insurance!
2/16/2012 7:50:00 AM
Businesses that use clothes dryers in their day-to-day operations need to be mindful of the risks involved in using these appliances. Owners should also practice safety at all times to help prevent the occurrence of fires. Improvements in safety may have the added benefit of helping businesses to avoid the need to file ME business insurance claims.
The types of businesses that use clothes dryers include aged care homes, residential facilities, laundry services, and child care centers, among others. Using dryers carefully according to manufacturer’s instructions is vital to reduce the risk of overheating:
• Install clothes dryers in rooms that have good ventilation.
• Use the cool-down function.
• Clean the lint filter after every use.
• Check the back of the dryers regularly for lint accumulation; also check the exhaust duct and vent.
• Get dryers serviced periodically. Report any faults as soon as possible and cease use of a faulty dryer until it is repaired by a qualified technician.
• Do not overload dryers beyond their capacity.
To conclude – the safe use of electrical appliances including dryers helps to reduce the risk of damage and loss from fires. In addition, adequate ME business insurance should be maintained at all times in case a fire does occur and there is a need for repairs or rebuilding!
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The types of businesses that use clothes dryers include aged care homes, residential facilities, laundry services, and child care centers, among others. Using dryers carefully according to manufacturer’s instructions is vital to reduce the risk of overheating:
• Install clothes dryers in rooms that have good ventilation.
• Use the cool-down function.
• Clean the lint filter after every use.
• Check the back of the dryers regularly for lint accumulation; also check the exhaust duct and vent.
• Get dryers serviced periodically. Report any faults as soon as possible and cease use of a faulty dryer until it is repaired by a qualified technician.
• Do not overload dryers beyond their capacity.
To conclude – the safe use of electrical appliances including dryers helps to reduce the risk of damage and loss from fires. In addition, adequate ME business insurance should be maintained at all times in case a fire does occur and there is a need for repairs or rebuilding!
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