Fire Safety Top Tips1 The majority of house fire originate in the kitchen, so remember... When you're cooking, keep on looking! 2 If you cook chips, keep safe.....Ban the pan, use a deep fat fryer! 3 The use of candles and aromatherapy burners is on the increase...Locate candles and oil burners away from curtains and furnishings, don't let a candle snuff you out! 4 If you keep matches and lighters in the house, keep them away from children and teach them... Be a bright spark, don't play with matches or lighters! 5 Electric blankets can be a hazard. Be on the safe side....Keep yourself covered, regularly check your electric blanket for faults! 6 Electrical fires often happen because people overload circuits by plugging too many appliances into sockets using adapters. Remember..... Electrical safety leads to fire safety! 7 Household waste and clutter can be dangerous by posing a fire risk.....Keep it tidy, keep it safe! 8 Fit a smoke alarm and check it every month. Replace the battery every year. If you don't and have a fire, you may not know about it until it's too late.....Remember, it's a lot easier to replace a dead battery! 9 If you've got smokers in the house, make sure cigarette stubs and matches are disposed of safely.....If you must strike a light, do it right! 10 If you have a fire... Get out, stay out, call us out (the Fire Brigade!) |
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