Housekeeping

Housekeeping refers to the general tidiness of the building.  Good housekeeping is an essential part of fire safety and will minimise the risk of:

  • Causing a fire.
  • Helping a fire spread.
  • Hindering a safe evacuation.
  • Obstructing access to fire fighting equipment or alarm call points.
  • Making signs and notices difficult to see.


Don’t block fire exits with boxes or rubbish.

A few very simple steps can help to keep everyone safe:

  1.  Keep fire exits and escape routes clear.

Avoid using escape routes for storage.  It can increase the likelihood of fire in this area and will reduce the width of a corridor for people to exit.  Stored items can get knocked over in an evacuation, especially it is smoky.

  1.  General tidiness of the workplace.

Taking care where potential sources of fuel are stored ad avoiding the build up of combustible materials by regular cleaning will greatly reduce the risk of fire.

  1.  Managing rubbish and waste.

Do not allow rubbish or waste products to build up inside or near your building.  Make sure that rubbish and waste is collected regularly.