You are responsible for fire prevention at work for your safety and that of your co-workers. The best way to prevent workplace fires is to be aware of and on the lookout for potential fire hazards.

GENERAL FIRE SAFETY HAZARDS – THREE THINGS

• sources of ignition include heaters, lighting, naked flames, electrical equipment, smokers' materials (cigarettes, matches etc), and anything else that can get very hot or cause sparks.
• sources of fuel include wood, paper, plastic, rubber or foam, loose packaging materials, waste rubbish and furniture.
• sources of oxygen include the air around us.

HAZARDS AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES THAT CAUSE FIRES

Many substances […]