Fire safety in the home Sit at least 90cm (3ft) from heaters and
never dry clothes on or near them or put clothes on a fireguard.
Never stand heaters near curtains. Keep candles in secure
heatproof holders and well away from curtains, fabrics or paper.
Extinguish them at night and if you go out. Never use tealights
without placing them in a holder. Don't leave children
unattended with access to lit candles, matches or lighters. -
Avoid leaving children in the kitchen unattended when cooking on
the hob. - Keep pan handles out of reach. - Take care when
wearing loose clothing and double check that ovens and hobs are
turned off when you've finished cooking. - Spark devices are
safer than matches or cigarette lighters to light gas cookers as
there is no naked flame. - Take special care when deep frying. -
Keep ovens, hobs and grills clean as a buildup of fat and grease
can ignite a fire. - Keep electrical leads clear of water. Make
sure to use the right fuse with electronic appliances. Never
plug an extension lea