You can avoid fires in your home by having a working smoke alarm. Smoke alarms are a crucial step towards protecting yourself from fire, but what would you do if it went off during the night? Have a plan ready for an emergency!
 Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home |
 Test the batteries in your alarm once a week. Never remove them |
 Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully |
 Don't tackle fires yourself - Get out, stay out and call 999 |
| Make a bedtime check of your home before you go to bed. Close inside doors at night to prevent fire from spreading | Plan an escape route and make sure everyone knows how to escape |
 Avoid leaving children alone when cooking on the hob - keep matches and saucepan handles out of their reach |
 Take care when cooking with hot oil |
 Don't overload sockets - try to keep one plug per socket |
 Ensure candles are secured in a proper holder and kept away from curtains and fabric |
Do you and everyone you live with know your safety plan?
For information on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, visit the HSE CO Awareness website.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/co.htm
Doing some simple things can stop a fire starting in your home which could save your life. A smoke alarm can save your life. It will make a loud beeping noise to warn you if there is a fire. This could give you time to escape. One of the most common causes of fire is electrical. Please take a moment to review these points.