28/09/2026
🔥 FIRE SAFETY IS NOT JUST ABOUT HAVING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
A good HSE professional knows that fire prevention starts long before the alarm sounds.
Ask yourself:
✅ Where are the ignition sources?
✅ What fuels are present?
✅ Is oxygen contributing to the risk?
✅ Are escape routes clear?
✅ Are alarms and detection systems working?
✅ Are fire extinguishers accessible, suitable, and in date?
✅ Do workers know what to do during an emergency?
✅ Are fire drills actually testing the emergency plan?
And if you discover a missing or expired extinguisher, don't simply write it down and move on. Control the risk immediately, provide an appropriate temporary measure, and ensure replacement or servicing.
🚨 Preparedness is what makes the difference when seconds matter.
Would you know exactly what to do if a fire started at your workplace TODAY?
Save this for your next HSE interview and share it with someone preparing for an HSE role.