6. Fire, Health & Safety
6.2. Fire Precautions:
Most fires are the result of carelessness. Follow the following rules and the risks of fire will be significantly reduced:
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Never smoke in at the hotel premises
• Never knock or block fire extinguishers, fire hoses and hydrants. • Never block passage ways. • Never block fire exits/emergency staircases. • Report damage to fire fighting equipment immediately. • Keep boxes and rubbish away from the building. • Keep flammable liquids tightly sealed when not in use. • Shut the values of gas cylinders/stoves when not in use. • Keep all equipment and your work place clean and tidy • Remove the day’s waste, leftover material and trash collection to the appropriate garbage collection area. • Never let dirt, paint and oil deposits build up. • Report temperatures and pressures that are too high to your Service Leader immediately. • Never use equipment beyond stipulated limits. • Never leave machinery, stoves or deep fryers unattended. • Do not leave dirty rags lying around. • Do not place items close to heat e.g. linen on top of bulbs, spotlights etc. • Before going home, ensure all equipment is switched off.
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