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TOOL BOX TALKS
  • Fire Safety

2
Fire Safety Tips
  • At least one smoke alarm on each level of
    building
  • Test smoke alarm monthly and replace battery at
    least annually
  • Have a written home escape plan and practice it
  • Never leave cooking or open flames including
    candles, fireplace or oil burners unattended
  • Keep keys close at hand or in door locks
  • Clean lint filters every time you use clothes
    dryer
  • Never smoke in bed
  • Dont overload power points and switch off
    appliances when not in use
  • Lock away lighters and matches

3
Fire Escape Plan
  • Draw a floor plan of your home/office
  • Draw your escape plan and discuss with all
    concerned
  • Decide on a safe outside meeting place
  • Practice you plan at least twice a year
  • Tips
  • Windows and doors with security bars must have a
    quick release device
  • Never open doors that are hot to touch
  • If there is a fire STAY LOW, GET OUT and STAY
    OUT
  • If clothes catch fire STOP, DROP, COVER AND ROLL
    until the flames are extinguished

4
Kitchen Fire Safety tips
  • Turn pot handles inwards so they wont be knocked
    over
  • Ensure you have fire extinguisher/blanket
    nearby and know how to use
  • If cooking oil catches fire, turn off
    hotplate and slide lid over pan or use fire
    blanket
  • Ensure all cooking appliances turned off
    after use
  • Dont wear clothes with loose fitting sleeves
  • Dont keep tea towels, oven mitts and other
    flammable items near cooktop
  • Dont use water to put out fat and oil fires

5
Power Board Safety
  • Dont overload
  • Avoid dust build up place on side
  • Ensure suitable ventilation to dissipate heat
    generated
  • Regularly check that all plugs are firmly fixed
    in power boards
  • Regularly inspect power boards and leads for
    signs of damage and degradation
  • Install safety switches

6
BBQ SAFETY
  • Check for any fire restrictions and comply
  • Ensure regular pressure testing of any gas
    cylinders and check hoses and connections for
    blockages or perishing
  • Check cylinders for rust or damage and that
    connections are clean and fitting snugly
  • Spray soapy water on suspect connections, bubbles
    will form if gas is escaping
  • Site BBQ on firm, level base, well ventilated but
    sheltered form wind and away from flammables
  • Have garden hose available at all times
  • Follow manufacturers instructions for start up
    and shut down. Never use flammable liquid on a
    BBQ.

7
In Case Of Fire
  • Remain calm - remember RACE
  • RESCUE
  • Rescue any people in immediate danger (only
    if it safe to do so).
  • ALARM
  • Raise the alarm
  • ring the Fire Brigades on 000
  • notify your switchboard
  • notify the staff member in charge

8
In Case of Fire cont.
  • CONTAIN
  • If practicable, close all doors and windows to
    contain the fire (only if it safe to do so).
  • EXTINGUISH
  • Try to extinguish the fire using appropriate
    firefighting equipment only if you are trained
    and it is safe to do so.
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