FIRE SAFETY TIPS

If you have a fire

Ensure your offices are cleared from flammable materials such as packaging materials. Store it in safe place away from the public.
Keep passage ways clear from storage and waste.
Service your machinery regularly.
Teach your staff about fire prevention and safety.
Train your staff on the use fire extinguishers.
Ensure all your fire equipment is serviced every 6 months as per the Australian Standards.
Only attempt to fight a fire if it is small and you have the right extinguisher. Click here for further information on types of extinguishers.
Secure access points when the building is unattended.
Install a fire alarm and have it serviced regularly.
Install smoke alarms .
Adhere to safety regulations if you have hazardous goods on the premises.
Have an evacuation plan and ensure all your employees know where the exits are.
Put your evacuation plan on the notice boards.
Have regular fire drills.
Have a contingency plan to protect and store important information.
Store your backup disks away from the premises.
Remember that smoke from a fire will make you confused.
Keep your insurance up to date.
Have a designated area for smokers and ensure they do not smoke anywhere else.
Make sure that broken electrical appliances are attended to immediately.
Do not run electrical cords over walkways.
Never overload extension boards.
Ensure fire doors are not locked or blocked.

Prevent tragedy! Small changes can make the difference between saving your loved ones or losing lives and property.

BBQ

Keep your BBQ grill away from anything that can burn.
Never leave the grill when it is lighted, especially when there are children and pets around.
Never use your BBQ inside an enclosed area, like your garage. This can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Never use gasoline for charcoal grills. Use a limited of starter fluid before lighting the fire.
Do not add any liquid fuel or re-ignite a fire.
Soak the coals with water before discarding them.
Store gas cylinders outside the home, away from structures preferably in a locked detached shed.
Turn the valve off if not in use.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on the bottle.
Keep gas bottles away from children.

Boating

Before fueling your boat, shut down the engine and ensure no-one is smoking in the area.
Make sure the fueling nozzle is grounded to the intake and do not fill to capacity.
Wipe all fuel spills immediately.
Install a smoke alarm and portable extinguisher.
Teach your family how to use the extinguisher.
Use stoves and heaters only as directed by the manufacturer.

Camping

Don't light the campfire close to the tent.
Build the fire down-wind away from your tent.
Clear all dry vegetation away before lighting the fire.
Pour water over the fire before going to sleep.
Use only flashlights inside the tent.
If anyone in your party smoke, ensure they put the cigarettes out completely before discarding them.

General Tips

Store all pool chemicals away from the house and as per the manufacturer's instructions. Pool chemicals can spontaneously combust if it comes in contact with certain organic materials.
Clear all tree branches so they don't hang over your roof.
Install smoke alarms in your home. They save lives!
Have an evacuation plan and ensure everyone in the family knows it well.
Keep matches and lighters away from children.
Do not keep your stove unattended when you are cooking.
Don't hang clothing in front of heaters.
Read the instructions of electrical blankets carefully.
Do not leave hot irons unattended.