This article describes fire classification, regulations for the safe use and storage of flammable liquids, ignition sources, workshop fire prevention (detection and alarm design and construction), the importance of fire drills and training of personnel, of emergency action plans and evacuation procedure, methods of fire control including portable fire extinguishers (water types, foam types, compressed gas types, halogenated agent types, dry chemical types, dry powder types), fixed fire extinguishing systems, location and use of fire extinguishers, maintenance of extinguishers, fire blankets, and suggests a checklist for a fire safety audit.