Most workplaces are covered by the Fire Regulations. This puts responsibility on your employer to make sure that you and others are safe in the workplace if there is a fire. But you have responsibilities too. When you are at work you need to:

• Understand and comply with safety policies in your workplace.
• Know what you should do if you discover a fire or hear the fire alarm.
• Know the arrangements for calling the fire brigade.
• Familiarise yourself with your workplace's escape routes and fire exit signs.
• Know the locations and types of fire extinguisher available, and how to use them.
• Keep fire doors closed to stop the spread of fire, heat and smoke.
• Not smoke in "No Smoking" areas and make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished.
• Report any ideas for reducing risk of fire in your workplace.
• Remind yourself of the fire safety issues affecting your workplace.

KEEP YOURSELF AND
OTHERS SAFE IN THE
WORKPLACE