On the 11th day of Christmas
Keep candles, lighters and matches out of reach of children. Never leave a burning candle unattended
Fire is one of the most common causes of accidental injury and death among children. They are naturally drawn to the warmth and light of fire, but without proper guidance this can turn into a dangerous fascination. The following tips... [more]
Published: December 23, 2010
On the 10th day of Christmas
check your smoke alarm
Maintaining your smoke alarm To keep your smoke alarm in good working order, you should:
test it once a week, by pressing the test button until the alarm sounds change the battery once a year (unless it’s a ten-year alarm) replace the whole unit every ten years
Installing your smoke... [more]
Published: December 22, 2010
On the 9th day of Christmas
Make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before going to bed
Follow these safety tips to avoid causing a fire: never smoke in bed - it's very easy to fall asleep and allow your cigarette to set light to your bedclothes or furnishings don’t smoke if you’re drowsy - especially if you're sitting in a... [more]
Published: December 21, 2010
On the 8th day of Christmas
If you are planning to celebrate with fireworks, store them in a metal box, read the instructions, never go back to a lit firework and keep a bucket of water nearby
Firework safety checklist Figures have shown that more children than adults get hurt by fireworks. If you are thinking of using fireworks as part of your celebrations,... [more]
Published: December 20, 2010
On the 6th Day of Christmas
Celebrate Christmas and New Year safely. The risk of accidents, especially in the kitchen,is greater after alcohol is consumed.
How to cook safely There are several things you can do to prevent fires in the kitchen. Make sure you don’t get distracted when you are cooking, and:
take pans off the heat or turn the heat down if... [more] (3 comments)
Published: December 18, 2010
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