Safety at Home
Kitchen Fire Safety
- Avoid loose sleeves that may dangle into flames or onto hot elements
- Install working smoke alarms
- Keep cooking surfaces clean and clutter free
- Operate microwave ovens safely
- Slide a lid over the flames
- Stay in the kitchen when cooking
- Take care of electrical cords
- Turn pot handles in
Candle Use Safety
- Always use a flashlight, not a candle, for emergency lighting
- Avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas
- Be careful not to splatter wax when putting out a candle
- Consider using battery operated flameless candles which can look, smell and feel like real candles
- Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn
- Keep children and pets away from burning candles
- Keep matches and lighters up high out of reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when you leave the room or go to bed
- Never use a candle when oxygen is present
- Protect candle flames with glass chimneys or containers
- Put candles out when you leave a room
- Use sturdy safe candle holders
Home Fire Escape Plan
“Working smoke alarms and well-planned home fire escape plan can save your life! “
- Choose a family meeting place
- Draw a floor plan of your home
- Install working smoke alarms
- Plan and practice your home escape plan
- Teach all family members to follow the home escape plan
Smoke Alarms
- Install smoke alarms high on a wall or on the ceiling. Keep smoke alarms away from anything that can blow smoke away from the sensor, such as windows, air registers and ceiling fans.
- It is recommended that smoke alarms be installed on every floor of your home and outside each sleeping area. For maximum protection, install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, especially if you sleep with your bedroom door closed.
- Read manufacturer's instructions carefully and follow them exactly.
- When purchasing a smoke alarm, make sure that it has been tested to CAN / ULC 5531-M Standard or by an approved testing agency.