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Consider the following potential fire hazards:
• Heat-producing equipment - copiers, work
processors, coffee makers and hot plates - are often overlooked as a
potential fire hazard. Keep them away from anything that might burn.
• Electrical appliances can be fire hazards. Be sure to turn off all
appliances at the end of the day. Use only grounded appliances plugged into
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• If electrical equipment malfunctions or gives off a strange odor,
disconnect it and call the appropriate maintenance personnel. Promptly
disconnect and replace cracked, frayed, or broken electrical cords.
• Keep extension cords clear of doorways and other areas where they can be
stepped on or chafed and never plug one extension cord into another.
• Do not allow combustible material (boxes, paper, etc.) to build up in
inappropriate storage locations (near sources of ignition).
Through a program of
scheduled inspections, unsafe conditions can be recognized and corrected
before they lead to serious injuries. Take a few moments each day to walk
through your work area. Look for items previously pointed out, such as
objects protruding into walkways, file cabinets that are weighted toward the
top or frayed electrical cords. Advise personnel in the area of the hazards
and set about correcting them. |
