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Most workplace fires are caused by people who fail to guard against these common
hazards:
SMOKING - Obey all "No Smoking" signs. Smoke only in designated areas, and dispose
of all butts and ashes properly. Never leave burning cigarettes unattended in ashtrays
or on table edges. Poor smoking and match-handling habits cause almost 25% of all
fires.
SPONTANEOUS IGNITION - Heat slowly builds in piles of trash, oily rags, and damp
waste. Put all rags soaked with oil, paint, and grease; shavings; and other highly
combustible waste in proper waste receptacles (which should be emptied daily). Never
allow empty boxes, cartons, packing materials or loose paper to accumulate. Recycle
or dispose of them immediately.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - Inspect all electrical cords for frays or broken wires before
using equipment. Repair or replace defective cords. Never overload circuits or
bridge fuses. Be on the lookout for electrical maintenance defects in equipment,
such as exposed wires, overheating motors, and faulty switches, lamps, or heating
elements.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND CHEMICALS - Never use alcohol, gasoline or other flammable
liquids as cleaning agents. Make sure that all flammable liquids are stored away
from direct heat and in their original, labeled container.
FRICTION AND MECHANICAL SPARKS - Watch for overheated bearings, misaligned or broken
machine parts, jammed materials, and poor adjustment of moving parts, all of which
could cause serious accidents. Be careful when cutting and welding. These operations
are highly dangerous in areas where sparks can ignite combustibles.
S
TATIC ELECTRICITY - Do not expose combustibles to furnaces, hot ducts or flues,
static electricity, and electric lamps or heating elements. Static sparks are most
often produced in dry, low humidity areas.
FIRE DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT - Working smoke detectors, fire alarms,
and automatic sprinkler systems as well as fully-charged fire extinguishers should
be in each department. Everyone must know how to use a fire extinguisher and how
to escape the building during a fire.
To prevent on-the-job fires:
- Keep fire doors, stairways, aisles, and exits clear.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area.
- Immediately report or correct unsafe conditions.
- Learn emergency procedures.
- Always wear appropriate safety gear.
