How to Prevent the Common House Fire
Winter is in full effect and that means most Australians are cranking up the heat, plugging in the electric blankets, and lighting the fires in fireplaces to keep warm.
But that doesn’t mean we’re all smart and safe about it. So...
Here is how to prevent the common house fire
Check and replace smoke alarms
When was the last time you checked to see if the smoke alarm works? Have the batteries died? Is the smoke alarm older than the dinosaurs? Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. If you haven’t changed the batteries or took them out because you couldn’t stand the beeping of the smoke alarm telling you it needed new batteries, it’s time to put fresh ones in. It’s there to save your life!
Stop charging phones, tablets, and laptops on or near beds
We all love to have our electronics nearby for those sleepless nights and that urge to send that cute dog photo you saw earlier in the day to everyone. But electronics distribute heat while charging and if you accidently cover them with your blankets while sleeping, you could increase your chances of them catching on fire. Though small in size, these devices are often the cause of household fires.
Check your electric blankets
Ensure there are no fraying cords, damages, or hot spots when using an electric blanket.
Faulty electronics purchased online
We all love a good deal, but electrical goods should be approved by the Australian safety standards. Before you pay for that super sweet deal on a brand new phone you found on eBay, make sure it is comes with its paperwork and in the box to guarantee it is not a fake and meets Australian safety standards.
Distracted humans (aka residents)
We’ve all been in the kitchen cooking and answered the phone. That tiny unattended moment could set your kitchen ablaze in a matter of seconds. Don’t leave candles and open flames unattended. You shouldn’t charge electronics while you’re not at home either.
