Fire prevention tips

Tips for industrial and commercial sites

Markets

  • Do not stack boxes around and above stall
  • Do not put combustible materials near heat sources
  • Clean hoods and ventilators regularly
  • Do not store gas cylinders in poorly ventilated places
  • Do not use old or faulty appliances, wiring and insulators
  • Do not overload electrical outlets
  • Do not make unauthorised connections of gas & electrical extensions and points
  • Do not use fruit ripening agents
  • Do not burn incense papers openly
  • Offices

  • Provide sufficient non-combustibles ashtrays and ensure that they are emptied daily
  • Observe the NO SMOKING sign
  • Never leave heated appliances unattended
  • Do not overload electrical outlet or extend electrical wiring without approval of the authorities
  • When you hear the fire alarm stop work immediately and leave calmly from the nearest exit
  • Always have and maintain proper fire fighting equipment in the office
  • Do not block fire fighting equipment or exits doors in the office