Every year, accidents or negligence cause most of all residential fires, crores of rupees in property damage, burn injuries and death.
The following tips could save your life !
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms save lives! They warn you when smoke is present. Do not disconnect smoke alarms by removing the battery, fuse or breaker. Legally, you could be held liable if someone is injured because you disarmed the smoke alarm.
- A Test your smoke alarm once a month.
- A Change the battery in your smoke alarm in the spring and fall when you reset your clocks.
- Once a year, open the cover and carefully vacuum the sensor.
- Do not cover or disconnect your smoke alarm when having a party. If it gets too smoky, open doors and windows to air out the room.
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Cigarette disposal
- After a party, check under pillows on the couch, and in chairs, for burning cigarettes.
- A Extinguish cigarette butts using deep safety ashtrays, by dousing them with water, or by placing them in a metal container with an airtight lid.
Candles - handle with Care !
- Candles can be dangerous because they are open flames. Take care when burning them.
- A Place candles at least one meter away from combustibles.
- Make sure your candles won't tip by placing them in stable holders on a flat surface.
- A Don't leave candles unattended.
- Cut wicks to 1/2 inch or 13mm.
- A Make sure candles are completely extinguished before you leave the room.
Cooking- Related fires
- Most home fires start in the kitchen
- Never leave a hot stove unattended.
- Keep combustible material such as potholders, paper towels and oven mitts away from the stove top.
- If you must cook with oil on the stove- top, make sure you keep a tight fitting lid nearby.
- Don't try to move a flaming pan. Cover it with a lid, and turn off the burner.
- Cook french fries or other foods in a conventional oven, microwave, or in a thermostatically controlled deep-fat fryer.
- Don't use a saucepan of oil on a stove-top burner.
Electrical Fire Safety
- Always use a fused power bar for stereos and computers which require protection against electronic surges.
- Avoid using extension cords for long-term use.
- Keep extension cords in plain view. Prevent them from overheating.
- Don't tuck them under carpets or behind objects.
- If you have a persistent problem with fuses or breakers, advise your landlord or building superintendent.
- Don't tamper with breakers or replace fuses with ones of a higher amperage
- Portable space heaters must be used at least three feet or one meter from combustibles.
- When leaving your room or apartment, disconnect your portable space heater.
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