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7. Few people are burned to death in fires. Most fire -related deaths are the result of <br />smoke inhalation, poisonous gas or panic. Panic can be avoided by being well <br />prepared for an emergency. Learn all the emergency procedures as if they were <br />second nature. <br />FIRE PREVENTION TIPS <br />1. Replace any electrical cord that has cracked insulation or a broken connector. <br />2. Do not pinch electrical cords under or behind furniture. <br />3. Do not run electrical extension cords under chair mats or across doorways where <br />they can be stepped on or chaffed. <br />4. Leave space for air to circulate around heaters and other heat -producing <br />equipment such as copiers and computer terminals. <br />5. Turn off or unplug all appliances, including coffee makers and hot plates at the end <br />of each workday. <br />6. Keep exits, storage areas and stairways free from waste paper, empty boxes, dirty <br />rags and other fire hazards. <br />7. Know the locations of fire extinguishers in the building and your work area. <br />8. Remove trash on a regular basis. <br />9. Close all doors after working hours. <br />10. Discard all flammable liquids. <br />11. Observe the building's NO SMOKING policies. Never throw matches or cigarette <br />butts into waste containers (inside or outside of building). <br />