Fire safety should be common sense. Unfortunately, life gets in the way; people are busy and get careless, making mistakes which can be costly. Continue reading for further advice on how to reduce the risk of fire within the home, particularly in the kitchen.
Now users have their Fire Safety measures in place, it's worth looking at what they can do day to day to reduce the risk of any fire starting in the first place. Unsurprisingly, the room most at risk is the kitchen.
Preventing Kitchen fires
Stating the obvious? Maybe. But here are some things to consider keeping users and their loved ones safe.
- Avoid cooking under the influence of alcohol.
- Avoid leaving children in the kitchen alone when cooking on the hob & keep pan handles out of their reach.
- Keep towels & cloths away from the cooker and hob.
- Be aware of the clothing users are wearing. Loose fitting clothing is more likely to catch fire.
- Always check things are switched off when finished using them.
- Keep electrical appliances away from water.
- Keep appliances clean. A build up of fat and grease on hobs, cookers and grills can ignite fires.
- Deep fat fryers, hot oil sets light easily. Always take extra care.
- If the oil starts to smoke, it's too hot. Turn the heat off & allow to cool.
Pan fire? Don't take any risks. Turn off the heat if it's safe for users to do so and do not throw water on it. Don't tackle the fire alone. Seek assistance straight away.