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Safety Routines
Follow these simple routines and help protect your family, your home and yourself from fire.
Before you go to bed:
- Switch off and unplug all electrical appliances not designed to be left on overnight (including washing machines and dishwashers)
- Stub out all cigarettes and always empty ashtrays. Pour water over cigarette ends before putting them in the bin outside
- Put fireguards around open fires. Don't build up the fire before you go to bed.
- Switch off portable heaters
- Close all doors, it can keep your escape route free from smoke and may stop a fire spreading
- Make sure the main door keys are to hand
- Check your escape routes are clear of obstructions
Before You Go Out:
- Switch off and unplug all electrical appliances not designed to be left on unattended (including washing machines and dishwashers)
- Stub out all cigarettes and always empty ashtrays. Pour water over cigarette ends before putting them in the bin outside
- Put fireguards around open fires. Don't build up the fire before you go out
- Switch off portable heaters
- Close all doors, it can keep your escape route free from smoke and may stop a fire spreading
Every Week:
- Test your smoke alarm - fit a new battery or alarm if necessary
- Review and practise your Fire Action Plan
Every Year:
- Replace batteries in smoke alarms with replaceable batteries
- Have your any fire extinguishers you own checked and serviced
