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High-rise, Window and Severe Weather Safety

Household rules for windows, balconies, high-rise escape, typhoons, rainstorms, and floodwater.

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A chair beside an unsecured window on the left and a clear window area with a locked guard on the right

High-priority reminderChild safety

Keep climbable items away from windows

Move chairs, low cabinets, boxes, and other stepping items away from windows, and keep approved window guards locked.

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Unsafe example on the left: Opening the grille, standing on a stool, or putting the head or body outside.; correct example on the right: For non-ground-level windows, the grille must be locked and no body part except the arms may extend outside.

High-priority reminderSlip and fall prevention

Clean outward-facing windows only under the SEC safety conditions

For non-ground-level windows, the grille must be locked and no body part except the arms may extend outside.

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Unsafe: Relying only on reminders while a barrier is unlocked, loose, or damaged. Homes with children need suitable window and balcony barriers kept locked as designed; the employer should arrange and check them regularly.

High-priority reminderChild safety

Secure windows and balconies with locked barriers

Homes with children need suitable window and balcony barriers kept locked as designed; the employer should arrange and check them regularly.

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Unsafe example on the left: Waiting for gale winds before going outside or merely leaning items against a wall.; correct example on the right: During Signal No. 3, bring pots, drying racks, and loose balcony or window-side items indoors or fasten them securely.

High-priority reminderSlip and fall prevention

Secure loose items before a typhoon

During Signal No. 3, bring pots, drying racks, and loose balcony or window-side items indoors or fasten them securely.

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Unsafe example on the left: Standing at a window to watch the storm or repairing broken glass while dangerous.; correct example on the right: During gale or storm signals, shelter indoors away from exposed glass windows and doors.

Critical safety ruleSharp object safety

Stay away from exposed windows during a typhoon

During gale or storm signals, shelter indoors away from exposed glass windows and doors.

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Unsafe: Walking into floodwater where the ground cannot be seen just to continue a journey. Avoid low-lying flooded areas and watercourses; during a Black Rainstorm Warning, stay indoors or shelter safely and follow official and employer instructions.

High-priority reminderSevere weather and window safety

Stay away from floodwater during rainstorms

Avoid low-lying flooded areas and watercourses; during a Black Rainstorm Warning, stay indoors or shelter safely and follow official and employer instructions.

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Unsafe: Never checking the escape stairs or agreeing where everyone will meet. The employer should show the helper the exits, escape stairs, alarm, and outdoor meeting place, including not forcing a route through heavy smoke.

High-priority reminderKitchen fire safety

Plan household fire escape routes and a meeting place

The employer should show the helper the exits, escape stairs, alarm, and outdoor meeting place, including not forcing a route through heavy smoke.

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Unsafe: Rushing into a smoke-filled corridor or returning for belongings. Check the corridor and escape route for smoke first; when it is safe to leave, close the unit door and do not return.

High-priority reminderKitchen fire safety

Close the unit door when it is safe to evacuate

Check the corridor and escape route for smoke first; when it is safe to leave, close the unit door and do not return.

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Unsafe: Taking a lift after the alarm or entering a smoke-filled staircase without checking. Do not use a lift; check the escape stairs for smoke and follow Fire Services guidance for the safest action.

High-priority reminderKitchen fire safety

Never use a lift to escape during a fire

Do not use a lift; check the escape stairs for smoke and follow Fire Services guidance for the safest action.

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