Workplace Fire Safety
Fire safety in the workplace includes addressing the following:
- Building Exits
- Fire Extinguishers
- Evacuation Planning
- Preventing Fires
Building Exits
The workplace should have two means of escape remote from each other to be used in case of a fire emergency. Doors must not be locked or blocked to prevent emergency use while employees are in the building. Exit routes must be clear and free of obstructions and properly marked with signs designating EXIT from the building.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers must be in place for the type of fire hazards present in the workplace. Know how to operate the fire extinguisher.
Evacuation Planning
Know your workplace evacuation plan. An emergency plan describing the routes used to evacuate the building and procedures accounting for all employees must be implemented. Be prepared in case of a fire emergency.
Preventing Fires
Stopping unwanted fires from occurring is the most efficient way to handle them. Procedures for controlling workplace ignition sources such as smoking, welding and burning must be addressed. Heat producing equipment such as burners, boilers, ovens, stoves, fryers, etc., must be properly maintained and kept clean of accumulation of flammable residues.
For additional information about preventing workplace fires, please print the Workplace Safety brochure to share with everyone in the workplace.
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This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 4/26/2023