Home Fire Safety Checklist

Kitchen

• Never leave cooking unattended
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• Keep tea-towels and pot-holders away from the stove
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• Keep grills, fans and cooking surfaces free from grease and residue
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Power and appliances

• Make sure heaters are off before going to bed or going out
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• Keep clothing, curtains or toys one metre away from heaters
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• Never overload powerboards
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• Replace faulty appliances immediately
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Smoke alarms

• Change smoke alarm batteries every year
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• Test smoke alarms monthly
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• Ensure you have a smoke alarm outside every sleeping area
  
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Living areas

• Clean chimneys and flues every year
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  Don't have one.

  Ok.

• Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire
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  Don't have one.

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• Keep candles, incense, and oil burners away from anything flammable
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• Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children
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Bedroom

• Never smoke in bed
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  I don't smoke.

  Ok.

• Don't leave electric blankets on for more than 30 minutes
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• Never put weight (people, animals or objects) on your bed while the electric blanket is switched on
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Clothes & laundry

• Clean the lint filter on your clothes dryer after each load
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• Let the dryer complete its cool down cycle before stopping
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  Don't have one.

  Ok.