Fire Prevention Week 2025: Workplace Safety Tips: Protect Your People

Use these fire safety tips to reduce workplace risks during Fire Prevention Week and throughout the year.

1. Conduct Fire Drills and Review Evacuation Procedures

Don’t wait for a real emergency to test your plan. Every employee should know:

• Where to exit

• Who to report to

• Where to gather outside

• How to help visitors, contractors, or new hires

Hold at least one drill during Fire Prevention Week.

2. Inspect and Test Fire Alarms

Ensure alarms are:

• Working

• Audible from all work areas

• Clearly understood by employees

If you have strobe alarms, verify visibility around loud machinery or hearing-protection areas.

3. Check Fire Extinguishers

NFPA recommends monthly checks and annual professional inspections. During Fire Prevention Week, confirm that:

• Extinguishers are mounted and easy to access

• Employees know how to use a fire extinguisher (PASS: Pull – Aim – Squeeze – Sweep)

• The right extinguisher type is in the right location (A, B, C, or K)

4. Keep Exit Paths Clear and Marked

Blocked exits are one of OSHA’s most common fire-safety citations.

• No storage in hallways

• Exit doors unlocked during business hours

• Emergency lighting tested and working

5. Control Ignition Sources

Common risks include:

• Damaged extension cords

• Overloaded power strips

• Welding or hot work without a permit

• Smokers outside of designated areas

A quick walk-through can eliminate many hazards in minutes.

6. Train Employees on Response and Prevention

Workers should know:

• How to report a fire

• How to shut down equipment safely

• What to do before evacuation

• Who is part of your emergency team

Short, frequent micro-trainings work best for retention.

✅ Take Fire Prevention Beyond One Week

Fire safety isn’t a once-a-year checklist—it’s a culture. After Fire Prevention Week, continue to:

• Conduct regular safety talks

• Include fire training in onboarding

• Refresh high-risk areas monthly

• Track compliance and completion rates

Prevention is always cheaper—and safer—than response.

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