Kitchen 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.
Why it matters
Without a plan, people lose time and may return to look for one another.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Never checking the escape stairs or agreeing where everyone will meet.
Correct action
The employer should show the helper the exits, escape stairs, alarm, and outdoor meeting place, including not forcing a route through heavy smoke.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- The employer should show the helper the exits, escape stairs, alarm, and outdoor meeting place, including not forcing a route through heavy smoke.
- 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 — Fire Escape
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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