Safety Tips

 

Kitchen

Check cords on all appliances and replace any that are worn or frayed.
Do not overload outlets.
Do not leave appliance cords hanging over the side of counters so children can't reach them and pull them down.
Turn all pot handles on the stove toward the back so children can't reach them.
Make sure that curtains and towel racks can't contact hot surfaces on stove.
Keep an extinguisher handy.
Allow ventilation room around microwaves so the vents have room to breathe.

Living Room

Check portable heaters and wall heaters to ensure that there is nothing if front of it that can catch on fire.
Always use a fireplace screen made out of glass or metal.
Keep the chimney checked and cleaned regularly.
Make sure lighters and matches are out of reach of small children.
Never let an ashtray get too full. A full ashtray can catch on fire from the hot cigarette embers.
Make sure that all appliances have room to breathe to prevent overheating.
Never run extension cords under rugs or around sharp or metal objects.

Bathroom

Do not put or use any appliances near water.
Make sure outlets and extension cords are not overloaded.
Keep all medicines and cosmetics out of the reach of children.

Bedrooms

Make sure adequate smoke detectors are present and functioning.
Keep a flashlight with good batteries nearby.
Make sure all family members know the fire escape plan and what they should do in the event of a fire.
Never smoke in bed.

Storage Areas

Keep gasoline and other flammables in tight approved metal containers.
Do not use flammable liquids near heat or in the presence of a pilot light.
Do not keep items close to the furnace or heaters.
Keep greasy rags in sealed non-glass container