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SAFETY IN THE HOME
A few hints and tips to keep you and your home safe.
Fire safety
You can help prevent most fires by taking a few simple precautions.
Before you go to bed, close all the doors in your home. If a fire starts, this will help to prevent it from spreading.
Put out all cigarettes. Last thing at night, make sure all cigarette ends are out, and empty out ashtrays. Do not smoke in bed.
Unplug all appliances when you are not using them, and before you go to bed. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Make sure there is a guard around your fire.
Never dry anything near fires, cookers or portable heaters.
Do not put a portable fire near curtains.
Keep matches where children cannot see or reach them.
outbuildings or shared area which could catch fire or explode (eg Calor Gas).
Decide what escape route you would use if a fire broke out in your house.
Make sure everyone you live with knows what to do if a fire breaks out.
Close the door of the room where the fire is, to stop flames and fumes spreading.
Get everyone out of the house as quickly as possible.
Phone 999 for the Fire Brigade.
Gas safety
If you smell gas:
Don’t turn electrical switches on or off – sparks can cause an explosion.
Don’t smoke or use naked flames.
Do turn off the gas supply at the meter.
Do open all doors and windows.
Call SCOTTISH GAS immediately on 0800 111 999.
Make sure you know where your gas meter is. If you can’t find it, please ask – we should be able to help.
If you have a gas fire, do not paint the casing. Painting gas fire casings can cause toxic fumes when the fire is switched on.
Do not overload electrical power points.
Never use an appliance with a damaged flex.
Check your smoke alarms regularly. Do not store materials in your home,
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