Kitchen fire safety
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.
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.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Fire Services Department — Keep your home fire safe
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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