FIRE SAFETY TOOLBOX TALK
Prevent fire hazards and respond safely in emergencies.
Fire hazards, control measures and emergency preparedness.
Toolbox Topic
FIRE SAFETY TOOLBOX TALK
Duration
8–10 MINUTES
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OBJECTIVE
Prevent fires, support early response and ensure safe evacuation of personnel.
TOPIC EXPLANATION
Fire requires fuel, oxygen and heat. Removing one of these elements helps prevent or control fire.
Store flammable materials correctly, manage hot work under permit and keep extinguishers accessible.
Everyone must know alarm points, escape routes and assembly areas.
REALISTIC SITE SCENARIO
Grinding sparks ignited nearby combustible materials.
A nearby extinguisher allowed the fire to be controlled quickly.
Good housekeeping and spark protection would have prevented the incident.
REMEMBER
Preventing a fire is always safer than fighting one.
KEY HAZARDS
Hot work
Flammable liquids
Gas leaks
Electrical faults
Smoking
Poor housekeeping
Overloaded circuits
Improper storage
CONTROL MEASURES
Apply Hot Work Permit.
Remove combustible materials.
Inspect fire extinguishers.
Keep escape routes clear.
Assign a fire watch.
Report electrical defects.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Store gas cylinders correctly.
Know the PASS method.
Evacuate when alarms sound.
SUPERVISOR TALKING SCRIPT
Today we will verify hot work controls, extinguishers and escape routes. Everyone must know the nearest alarm point and assembly area.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Where is the nearest extinguisher?
Where is the assembly point?
Is a Hot Work Permit required?
How do you raise the alarm?
What is the PASS method?
Is the escape route clear?
VERIFY BEFORE STARTING TODAY
Extinguisher available
Escape routes clear
Alarm point known
Combustibles removed
Permit ready
Fire watch assigned
Housekeeping good
Gas cylinders secure
Team briefed
Assembly point known
ATTENDANCE AND APPROVAL
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HSE Approval
SERNEM HSE Resource — Fire Safety