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General Fire Safety In Your Home - Fire Prevention Key Points • Take extreme care when cooking chips / fried food. Never leave a chip-pan unattended. • Check electric blankets regularly for wear and tear / damage and ensure they are used according to instructions. • Use an effective spark guard on open fires especially before going to bed. • Do not leave newspapers, clothes or material too close to a fire or heaters. • Switch off and unplug all non-essential appliances when not in use. • Provide large, stable ashtrays in the event of smoking – a burning cigarette end can smoulder for hours before igniting| and spreading. • Never smoke in bed. • Check all leads and plugs for fraying or burning and replace if necessary. Do not overload sockets. • Get a qualified electrical contractor to carry out installation and repairs to electrical appliances and fittings. Don’t take chances.
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