Fire Safety Checklist for Offices and Warehouses

Most workplace fires are preventable, and most fire safety failures are found by a simple walk-around. Use this checklist once a month and keep a signed copy on file.

Equipment

• Extinguishers of the right type are mounted, visible and unobstructed.
• Pressure gauges read in the green zone and seals are intact.
• Fire blankets are in place near kitchens and break rooms.

Escape routes

• Fire exits are unlocked from the inside and never blocked by stock or pallets.
• Exit signs and emergency lighting work.
• Corridors and stairwells are clear of stored materials.

Alarms and detection

• Smoke and heat detectors are tested on schedule.
• The alarm is audible in every area, including toilets and storage rooms.

Storage and housekeeping

• Flammable liquids are kept in approved cabinets, away from heat sources.
• Waste and packaging are removed regularly.
• Electrical sockets are not overloaded with adaptors.

People

• Fire wardens are appointed for every shift.
• Staff have practised the evacuation drill in the last six months.
• New employees are shown the exits and assembly point on day one.