Cover injured person to prevent shock. Get medical attention promptly. Office Fire Prevention Strategies 1. Heat-producing equipment copiers, computers, coffee makers, and hot plates are often overlooked as a potential fire hazard. Keep them away from anything that might burn.
Electrical appliance can be a fire hazard.
If electrical equipment malfunctions or gives off a strange odor, disconnect it and call the appropriate maintenance personnel. Promptly disconnect and replace frayed, cracked, or broken electrical cords. Keep extension cords clear of doorways and other area where they can be stepped on or chafed and never plug one extension cord into another.