Tips for Fire Safety

Fire Safety: On-the-Job

Keep flammables away from ignition sources.
Utilize flammable storage cabinets.
Know your chemical properties (check the MSDS for flammable/combustible information).
Do not block fire extinguishers with equipment.
Utilize those with electrical expertise/installations/assistance.
Do not overload outlets - use a track plug.
Practice good housekeeping techniques in the lab/office/work area.
Inspect wires for possible damage and replace as needed.

Evacuation Planning: Off-the-Job

Make sure everyone in your family knows and practices escape routes from every room in your home.
Remember to escape first, know how to notify the fire department, and when to call for help.
Never open doors that are hot to the touch.
Teach your family to stop, drop to the ground and roll if their clothes catch fire.
Designate a meeting place outside. Try to make it a location away from your home, but not necessarily across the street.
Teach your family to never re-enter a burning building.