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Clear filtersFire & EmergencyFire preventionIgnition sources
Recognise sparks, hot surfaces and electrical faults as possible ignition sources.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionCombustible waste
Keep combustible waste from accumulating near work and equipment.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionStorage separation
Follow the approved separation of fuels and ignition sources.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionSmoking controls
Use only designated smoking areas and disposal points.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionElectrical condition
Report overheating, burning smells and damaged electrical equipment.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionCooking areas
Keep cooking and heating activities in approved locations.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionFire doors
Keep fire doors functioning and free from wedges.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionFire exits
Keep escape routes clear throughout the working day.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionDetection coverage
Report obstructed or damaged alarm and detection equipment.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionChange review
Reassess fire risk when layouts or stored materials change.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionContractor coordination
Tell contractors about local fire precautions before work.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionCharging areas
Follow the approved arrangement for battery charging.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionWaste containers
Use containers suited to the waste and its fire risk.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionSecurity
Reduce unauthorised access to fuel storage and vulnerable areas.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionAlarm knowledge
Learn how to raise the alarm at the worksite.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionEvacuation priority
Leave by the approved route when the evacuation alarm sounds.
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionInspection question
Can emergency services reach the building and water supplies?
Official further reading (opens in a new tab) ↗Fire & EmergencyFire preventionBriefing question
What new ignition or fuel source has appeared in this work area?
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