Call 911 or other emergency number from a safe area.
Use of plug-in appliances must be approved by your supervisor.
Keep equipment and furniture away from exits and never lock or block exit doors.
Learn the emergency exit routes in advance so you can get out quickly.
At the first sign of a fire, call 911 or activate you emergency response system. (Find out in advance what number you should call if not 911.)
Use the nearest extinguisher to put out a small fire if you’ve been trained to do so.
If the fire is large, leave the area immediately by the closest evacuation route.
Activate the fire alarm as you leave or report the fire from a safe place.
Report to your predetermined assembly point. You should never leave before you are accounted for. If emergency responders do not have you accounted for, they must assume you are inside. You may be risking the lives of fire fighters if they decide to go into the structure to search for you.
Report electrical problems – Watch for and report frayed cords, loose or broken wires, broken outlet covers and worn or broken plugs. If equipment or wires get hot, report the problem so it can be checked.
Liquids – Keep liquids away from electrical equipment like computers, copiers, printers and radios.
Wet Hands – Never touch electrical equipment with wet hands
Appliances – Before you bring a small appliance to work, check with your supervisor to see if it’s the correct type.
Turn off appliances – Turn off coffee pots, lamps, portable heater and other equipment when not in use
Pull the plug – Always pull the plug, not the cord to disconnect equipment.
Cords under rugs – This is a fire hazard. Running across walkways is fire and electrocution hazard.
OSHA says if a extension cord is required for more than an short time, permanent wiring should be installed.