Safety

At Work

Here are some tips to help make your workplace safer:

familiarize youself with your workplace's fire safety plan and evacuation procedure--all employees should know that plan and be required to drill regularly
know the location of two exits closest to your work area
keep exits, stairways, and halls clear
minimize clutter, particularly combustibles such as empty cardboard boxes
keep flammable liquid storage to a minimum and store only in approved containers away from heat sources
make provisions for evacuating employees with disabilities by assigning a partner to assist them
know the location of the nearest fire alarm pull station and how to use it
always turn off or unplug appliances at the end of each day.
make sure suitable fire extinguishers are placed in accessible areas throught the building and that all workers know how to use them
check and replace any electrical cords that have cracked insulation or broken connectors
never overload outlets or extension cords
never run extension cords across doorways or under rugs
keep all appliances a safe distance from combustible materials.
use only UL Listed tools and appliances
leave enough space for the circulation of air around heaters and other equipment such as computer terminals and copy machines
smoke only in areas allowed

go to the nearest exit and close all doors behind you
never fight a fire if the fire is large or spreading quickly
if you encounter smoke, consider taking an alternate stairwell/exit; heat and smoke rise leaving cleaner air near the floor; crawl low under smoke
call 911 immediately regardless of the size of the fire
once outside, do not re-enter building until fire fighter personnel tell you it's OK