Fire Dangers in Office keeping the Office Kitchen Safe
                     Fire Dangers in Office: Keeping the Office Kitchen Safe 
 
 
 
According to the National Fire Protection Agency reports, one-fifth of office fires begin from the 
kitchen area and 29% are started from cooking equipment, thus leads to the main cause of fires 
in the office. So to prevent these fires in your company employees should be offered fire safety 
training and fire warden training so that they can help in the instance of a fire and evacuation. 
While fires are a common hazard in the kitchen workplace, they are still preventable if the 
correct steps are taken before.  
 
Numerous office functions and get-togethers include food preparation like making snacks, 
during birthday and festivals. Be aware of your workers' safety while enjoying the occasion and 
know how to practice office kitchen fire safety at your office. The most important concept to 
remember is that you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others.  
 
Here are a few tips to prevent the kitchen fire at the office. 
 
1. Keep appliances clean- It is very important to keep your kitchen appliances clean at all 
times. If there is any leftover food, crumbs in your microwave, or other appliances, it can 
actually lead to a fire.  
 
2. Replace Old Cords and Appliances- Make sure to regularly check your cords and 
appliances in the kitchen. If you notice a cord is starting to fray or break, then you should 
change the appliance as soon as possible. 
 
3. Keep a Fire Extinguisher Nearby- Always keep a fire extinguisher in a safe place near 
the kitchen and you should schedule fire extinguisher inspections on a regular basis to 
make sure it will work in the time of need. 
 
4. Invest in Fire Protection Devices- It is very necessary to have fully functional fire 
alarms, fire sprinklers, and extinguishers in your office because kitchen fires usually start 
because of an appliance or another cooking device. 
 
From above-given tips, everyone can play an important part in keeping their office safe. Make 
sure to use the right equipment for electrical fires and inspect them regularly. Also, companies 
should conduct a fire safety risk assessment, to prevent a workplace fire, and respond if a fire 
occurs.