Fire safety in the workplace is just as important as fire safety in the home. Review the following workplace fire safety checklist to make sure your work environment meets basic safety conditions and that you’re prepared in case of an emergency.

• Know the fire escape route at work. Each workplace building must have at least two means of escape, remote from each other, to be used in a fire emergency.
• Fire doors must not be blocked or locked when employees are in the building.
• Exit routes must be clear, free of obstructions, and properly marked with signs designating exits from the building.
• Only approved fire extinguishers are permitted for use in the workplace. They must be kept in good operating condition and should be used only by employees trained to do so.
• Emergency action plans are required. Plans must describe the routes to use and procedures employees must follow.
• Automatic sprinkler systems throughout the workplace are the most reliable means of early fire suppression. The sprinkler system detects the fire, sounds an alarm, and puts the water where the fire and heat are located.

Source: Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) Fact Sheet