How can you prevent accidents at home?
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Keep all fires and heaters well guarded, especially open fires. For fitted or portable heaters with a built in guard, give extra protection by adding a surrounding guard particularly if you have young children or older people in the home. For children, use a nursery guard with side clips that fit into fixed wall brackets
Keep portable heaters and candles away from furniture and curtains. Position safely where they cannot be knocked over
Don't dry or air clothes over or near the fire, or the cooker
Do not smoke in bed
Many fires start in the kitchen, especially fat fires. Never leave a pan unattended when deep fat frying and watch for overheating. For safer frying use oven chips or a thermostatically controlled deep fat fryer
If there are children around, keep matches and lighters well out of reach
Fit approved smoke detectors on each floor. Choose a smoke alarm that is mains operated or one with a long life (ten year) battery
Plan your escape route. Remember Get out, stay out and call the fire brigade out!
- Any spills should be cleaned right away. If you spill liquids, oil, or anything else that might cause you to fall, clean it up as soon as possible.
- Tightly woven rugs To prevent rugs from sliding about and producing slips, secure them with nonskid pads or choose rugs with slip-resistant backings. You may use double-sided carpet tape to keep the rug in place as well.
- Make certain that hot liquids are not placed in areas where they might burn. If you have little children, keep that hot cup of coffee out of reach.
- Place hot drinks on a table with a runner or table cloth that drapes over the edge; if the child tugs on the fabric, the liquid will fall all over them. Keep hot beverages out of the hands of children in general.