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Fire safety
Fire Extinguishers:
Every 74 seconds another residential fire occurs. You should have at least
one multi-purpose fire extinguisher
in your home. A single fire extinguisher is capable of putting out or
holding back small contained fires until
the firefighters can reach your home. When operating a fire extinguisher
you should use the PASSword:
Pull the pin (or other motion) to unlock
the extinguisher
Aim at the base (bottom) of the fire
and stand 6-10 feet away.
Squeeze the lever to discharge the agent.
Sweep the spray from left to right until
the flames are totally extinguished.
Smoke Alarms:
You should select a smoke alarm that has the following:
A loud and distinctive alarm
Replaceable bulb and battery
Low battery indicator
Long-term warranty
UL label (Underwriter's Laboratory) or equivalent testing label
Having more than one smoke alarm that works doubles your family's safety.
You should:
Place a smoke alarm on each level of your home, near bedrooms, and in
the basement.
Place the smoke alarm near the top of an open stairway (without doors),
and near the base of a closed stairway (with doors)
Try to avoid installing alarms near the kitchen, bath, outside door, or
fireplace. Steam, drafts, or heat may cause false alarms.
Follow all of the smoke alarm's recommended installation procedures. Call
your local fire department if you have questions.
Electrical Safety:
Inspect light fixtures (old and new) for:
Broken or cracked sockets
Frayed or bare wires
Loose connections
Loose or missing bulbs
Throw out or repair damaged lights.
Turn off lights before replacing bulbs.
Use proper wattage and voltage.
Keep outdoor spotlights well-ventilated and away from things that could
burn.
Keep halogen floor lamps which could overheat away from anything that
can burn.
Check with your local utility before digging outside to avoid buried cables.
Unplug appliances not in use.
Never pull on a cord to unplug
Candle Safety:
Never use candles in areas where they could be knocked over by children
or pets.
Never place lit candles in windows with blinds or curtains.
Keep candles and all open flames away from flammable liquids.
Candleholders should:
Fit securely and not tip over.
Be non-flammable, made from metal, glass or ceramic.
Be large enough to collect dripping wax.
Be placed on a sturdy and level heat-resistant surface in uncluttered
areas.
You should keep candle wicks trimmed to 1/4"
Never leave wick trimming, matches, or other things that could burn in
the candle.
Never burn candles that have flammable items imbedded in them.
Burn 1 hour for each inch in diameter at a time:(Example: 4" diameter
= 4 hours burning)
Never allow flames to touch the sides of the container.
Never burn a candle in a drafty area.
Allow candles to cool before:
Handling or moving them
Trimming the wick
Relighting them
Placing the lid back on top.
Heating Safety:
Fireplaces and wood stoves:
Before starting a fire, be sure the fireplace was constructed for actual
use, not just for decoration.
Clean out ashes. Use a metal container to dispose of cooled ashes.
Have chimneys cleaned and inspected yearly.
Open the damper and flue before lighting.
Never use and accelerant to ignite.
Install a spark arrester on top of any chimney.
Firewood and fire logs:
Only burn dry, well seasoned firewood.
Never add an artificial log to a natural wood fire that is already burning.
Portable heaters:
Never touch a heater while in use or leave one unattended.
Keep heaters away from curtains, pillows, blankets, throws, and high traffic
areas.
Never use a heater to thaw frozen pipes, heat water or food, dry clothing,
or for outdoor use.
Never use heaters as your only source of heat.
Never place your heater on a rug.
Let your heater cool for at least 5 minutes before moving it.
Leave repairs to a professional.
Never leave camping heaters and lanterns on while sleeping.
Electric space heaters:
Look for safety devices including an alarm, tip-over switch, and an overheating
cut-off device.
Keep heaters away from water. Never touch one when you are wet.
Plug the heater directly into a wall outlet for this type of appliance.
Never use a heater if the cord is frayed or damaged.
Keep the heater off its cord.
Pull the plug not the cord to unplug. |
