
So in the hope of keeping you tuned in, I will keep this guide short and to the point. It will provide you with some quick tips that will help you to think about fire safety as a natural part of your day.
10 Quick Tips
1. Make sure to keep your space tidy. Clutter can become a fuel for fire and it can also hinder your escape.
2. Take a look around and locate your nearest call point, emergency exit and fire extinguisher.
3. Ask your boss for an up-to-date fire risk assessment plan. Have a look over it and understand where the high risk areas are in your building.
4. Take a look under your desk. If you see an overloaded electrical socket or extension, mention it to the person in charge of health and safety.
5. Make sure you power down your computer and any other equipment before you leave for the day.
6. If you see a fire door open, usually propped with an extinguisher or a shoe, make sure you close it.
7. If you use a wheelchair find out where your nearest disabled refuge point is.
8. Take a look at this chart and understand which extinguisher you might need to use one day.
10. Read this list one more time and then share this page with your friends and colleagues.