Home fire safety and escape

Burn joss items in a safe metal container

Use a stable metal container only in the employer's designated safe place, away from combustibles and under supervision; extinguish ashes fully before disposal.

Standard safety rule

Last reviewed: 2026-08-22

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Unsafe: Burning joss paper in a plastic bin or tipping hot ashes into rubbish. Use a stable metal container only in the employer's designated safe place, away from combustibles and under supervision; extinguish ashes fully before disposal.

Why it matters

Sparks or hot ashes can ignite paper, clothes, or rubbish.

Wrong action

Unsafe: Burning joss paper in a plastic bin or tipping hot ashes into rubbish.

Correct action

Use a stable metal container only in the employer's designated safe place, away from combustibles and under supervision; extinguish ashes fully before disposal.

What to do

Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
Use a stable metal container only in the employer's designated safe place, away from combustibles and under supervision; extinguish ashes fully before disposal.
Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.