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Follow these important safety tips when going to bed or before
going out:
• As you go to bed, close doors around the house. If a fire
occurs this will slow down it's spread.
• Make sure you test doors for warmth if you suspect a fire
- don't look for the fire!
• Keep door and window keys within easy access.
• Turn off all electrical items not designed to stay on continuously
including portable heaters.
• Don't leave the TV on standby.
• Use an electric blanket according to the makers instructions.
• If you can, avoid using the washing machine/tumble dryer
or dishwasher overnight.
• If anyone in the house smokes, make sure all materials are
extinguished and ashtrays moved away from flammable materials such
as furniture.
• Smoking in bed leads to many deaths.
• If candles have been burning, make sure they are out. Nightlight
and tealight cases become very hot and are capable of igniting plastics.
For your safety, use them in the appropriate holder.
• Keep halls and stairways free of obstacles to help you get
out quickly.
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