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Last Updated: Dec 31st, 2008 |
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- Install smoke detectors on every level of your home. Test the
detectors according to manufacturer's directions and replace it's
batteries at least once a year.
- Develop an escape plan. Practice your escape plan at least twice
a year. Every member of the household should know at least two exits
from each room. Make sure that doors and windows needed for escape are
unobstructed and easy to open, If an exit route involves an upper story
window, make sure there is a safe way to reach the ground.
- Provide smokers with large, non-tip ashtrays. Before going to bed
after people have been smoking, check cushions and furniture for
smoldering butts.
- Never smoke in bed or while you are on medication that could make you drowsy or disoriented.
- Place space heaters at least three (3) feet away from furniture,
walls, curtains or anything that can burn. Always turn space heaters
off when you go to bed or leave home.
- Make sure your fireplace is safe by having it cleaned
professionally at least once a year. Use only seasoned hardwood or
fireplace logs in a fireplace. Always use a screen to prevent sparks or
even a log from slipping out of the fireplace.
- Keep all kitchen appliances in good condition and have any worn electrical cords or plugs replaced.
- Never leave cooking unattended. Wear tight-fitting or rolled up sleeves when cooking to avoid catching your clothing on fire.
- If a small fire starts in a pan while cooking, carefully slide a
lid over the pan to smother the flames and turn off the burner. Leave
the lid on until the pan cools.
- If you store gasoline, keep it outside your home in a shed or
detached garage. Keep only a small quantity in a laboratory approved
safety can.
- Use and store flammable liquids far away from appliances, heaters, pilot lights and other sources of heat or flames.
- Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets.
Always use a sturdy metal, glass, or ceramic candle holder and never
leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep toys away from floor furnaces and/or space heaters.
- Be sure to keep matches and lighters in a safe place that is not accessible by children.
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