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12 Tips to PRevent Workplace Fires

  • Practice good workplace housekeeping. Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel and by preventing access to exits and emergency equipment.
  • Place oily rags in a covered metal container. This waste must be properly disposed of on a regular basis.
  • Maintain machinery to prevent overheating and friction sparks.
  • Report electrical hazards. Many fires start in faulty wiring and malfunctioning electrical equipment. Never attempt electrical repairs unless you are qualified and authorized.
  • Maintain free access to all electrical control panels. Material or equipment stored in front of the panels would slow down the shutting down of power in an emergency situation.
  • Use and store chemicals safely. Read the label and the Material Safety Data Sheet to determine flammability and other fire hazards. Provide adequate ventilation when using and storing these substances.
  • Use all precautions to prevent ignition in potentially explosive atmospheres such as those containing flammable liquid vapors or fine particles. Use non-sparking tools, and control static electricity as required.
  • Help maintain building security to prevent arson fires. Lock up as instructed; report suspicious persons; and don’t leave combustible rubbish where it can be set afire outside the building.
  • Smoke only in designated areas, and extinguish smoking materials safely. Never smoke in storerooms or chemical storage areas.
  • Never block sprinklers, firefighting equipment or emergency exits. Observe clearances when stacking materials.
  • Post emergency telephone numbers as well as the company address by the telephone in your station for quick access if a fire were to start in your work area.
  • Learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher.

Home Security Checklist

Home

  • All exterior Doors are solid core doors with heavy-duty dead bolts.
  • All windows have adequate primary and secondary locking mechanisms in good operating condition.
  • Your house address numbers are clearly visible from the street.
  • All entrances to your home illuminated with bright lights.
  • Expensive items (computers, TVs, etc.) are not visible from the front sidewalk.

Yard

  • Trees or shrubs do not obscure the view of your doors or windows from the street.
  • Bushes & shrubs trimmed to less than 42 inches high to prevent hiding places for intruders.
  • All outdoor storage sheds, pool house, or other exterior buildings kept securely locked when not in use.
  • Ladders are not unsecured by your house.
  • Garage doors are closed and locked.
  • Your car is locked when it is left in the driveway.

Safety

  • Trees or shrubs do not obscure the view of your doors or windows from the street.
  • Bushes & shrubs trimmed to less than 42 inches high to prevent hiding places for intruders.
  • All outdoor storage sheds, pool house, or other exterior buildings kept securely locked when not in use.
  • Ladders are not unsecured by your house.
  • Garage doors are closed and locked.
  • Your car is locked when it is left in the driveway.

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