Kitchen fire safety
Never smoke in bed
Nobody should smoke in bed or where they may fall asleep; extinguish cigarette ends fully in a suitable ashtray.
Why it matters
A cigarette can smoulder in bedding and start a fatal fire while people sleep.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Smoking in bed and leaving a cigarette end beside tissues or bedding.
Correct action
Nobody should smoke in bed or where they may fall asleep; extinguish cigarette ends fully in a suitable ashtray.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- Nobody should smoke in bed or where they may fall asleep; extinguish cigarette ends fully in a suitable ashtray.
- 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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