SEISMIC PROTECTION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Anyone who runs a business has lots on their mind and while earthquake preparedness is not always first, it should be if your operations are based in an earthquake zone and fortunately there are seismic protection products and services that are readily available. It’s probably not everyone’s hot button issue and of course there’s a cost to it, but given the recent earthquake activity around the planet, being prepared is essential and part of that process is utilizing seismic protection products and services. Irrespective of how large or small your business is, don’t ignore the need to secure all of your valuable equipment, not to mention create a safer work environment for your employees, because it will ensure that you stay in business after an earthquake shakes everything up. If you’ve been paying attention to what has been going on around the world of late and listening to the repeated warnings from the experts that we’re overdue for a big one, then you should also be thinking long and hard about what could happen to your business if you don’t do anything. Earthquake experts across the length and breadth of the US constantly talk up the need for earthquake preparedness and they do so for a reason. They are trying to get us to get prepared by highlighting the first step, which is to secure your space. That means your equipment should be fastened down. How do you do that? Start by checking out the seismic protection products and services that are available to you through QuakeHOLD! Industrial. Seismic protection products and services are there for your benefit and that of your business, and as we’ve said repeatedly during the past 12 months, the cost of accessing them is far less than what it would cost you to replace everything if it was lost in an earthquake. 2011 marks the 20th year that we have been in business. Actually, we have more than 50 years’ combined experience in fastening equipment in laboratories, clean rooms, data centers and offices so you would be wise to take advantage of our expertise.
Furniture Straps Take data centers for example. If your business stores data, either for your own purposes or for other companies, you can’t afford to run the risk of losing it all should an earthquake literally knock over your mainframe computers, LAN cabinets or communication equipment racks. It could be a knockout punch for your business. So how do you guard against a potentially crushing blow of that magnitude? You make sure that everything that can be fastened down is secured in place. And how do you do that? Bring in the seismic mitigation experts. Furniture straps are the preferred method for securing bigger items, as opposed to using rigid metal brackets, because they allow items to move independently of the wall. Metal brackets can cause furniture to sheer away from the wall and smash because they don’t allow any movement. Furniture straps are made from woven nylon which makes them flexible. They keep equipment upright, stopping it from falling over in an earthquake.
Auxiliary framing, cable rack and fiber duct installation, as well as bay, cabinet and rack anchoring are all jobs that can be handled right there on your campus. All work can meet Seismic Zone 4 standards or better, and fastening systems can be designed and built to your specifications. Earthquake Preparedness at Work Earthquakes are unpredictable, so being prepared is the most practical course of action to take. If your
equipment is unsecured it could be damaged or trashed and the best way to prevent that is to take action now to avoid major financial and logistical headaches later. And regardless of the size of your operation, a free evaluation will determine how best to meet your needs. QuakeHOLD! Industrial is the leader in earthquake preparedness and seismic protection products and services. If you run a business in an earthquake zone you need to be prepared and we strongly encourage you to use our seismic protection products and services today. About Quake Hold Industrial QuakeHOLD! Industrial is the leader in earthquake kits and earthquake preparedness. Check us out to see our full range of seismic protection products and services. And regardless of the size of your operation, a free evaluation will determine how best to meet your needs. If you run a business in an earthquake zone you need to be prepared and we strongly encourage you to get your earthquake kits today.