Planning to stay safe
Planning to stay safe 1. Safety at home • M ake sure your heating system and boiler are serviced every year by a qualified gas heating engineer. • C heck your smoke alarms are working by testing them weekly. If you contact your local fire station, they should be able to come out and risk-assess your home. • K eep your mobile phone and other devices charged so you can still use them if there is a power cut. • Use a night light plug on your landing or hallway to ensure safety when visiting the bathroom during the night • K eep a list of emergency contact numbers handy so you can access them easily and quickly. • Keep a torch handy in case of a power cut and make sure you have some spare batteries. • Never block air vents as fires and heaters need ventilation. • U se a fire guard if you have an open fire and never hang washing or anything else that could be flammable near it. 2. Safety when out of home • Always wear appropriate clothing for the condition. Boots and warm clothing are ideal for the cold weather. Include items like gloves, an umbrella and ensure shoes have good grip. • Keep grit or salt at home so you can spread on steps and paths in icy weather.
• If your mobility is compromised, then consider getting a grab rail installed at your door. Your local council will be able to help with external and internal home adaptations if you find these are required. • If you are driving be sure to tell someone where you are going and when you expect to arrive or return home. • Make sure your mobile is fully charged before leaving the house.
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