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Cooking and Kitchen Safety
Stay attentive. Cook safely.
Stay with your cooking, keep cooking areas clear, and use only appliances permitted in the space.
When the Alarm Sounds
Know what to do when a fire alarm sounds and how to leave safely.
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Ask about extinguisher safety, equipment concerns, or training.
Contact Fire SafetyStay With Your Cooking
Do not leave cooking unattended. Stay in the kitchen or designated cooking area while cooking appliances are in use.
If you need to leave the area, turn the cooking appliance off before stepping away.
Keep Cooking Areas Clear
Keep towels, paper, packaging, food containers, clothing, bags, and other combustible items away from cooking appliances and heat sources.
Keep shared kitchens, staff rooms, lounges, and residence cooking areas clean, clear, and ready for safe use.
Use Approved Appliances Safely
Only use cooking appliances that are permitted in the space. Follow posted rules, manufacturer instructions, and Western requirements.
Do not overload outlets, use damaged cords, or operate appliances that appear unsafe, damaged, or malfunctioning.
Report a Kitchen Fire Safety Concern
Contact Western Fire Safety about damaged appliances, blocked exits, missing signage, fire safety equipment concerns, or repeated unsafe cooking practices.
Include the building name, kitchen location, and a brief description of the concern.
For fire, smoke, an active alarm, or an immediate threat to life or safety, leave the area and call 911 from a safe location. Do not report an emergency by email.
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Emergency Assistance
Emergency: 911
Call 911 if there is fire, smoke, an active alarm, or an immediate threat to life or safety.
WSCS Non-Emergency / After-Hours Assistance:
519-661-3300
Western Fire Safety
Email: firesafety@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 88053
Location: Graphics Building, Room 123
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.