A quarter of smoke alarms don’t work
A quarter of smoke alarms in the UK don’t work because they’ve had their battery taken out. Working smoke alarms save lives.
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June 28, 2012
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Smoke alarm battery healthchecks
Smoke alarms: always check the battery regularly (test it once a week), replacing it when necessary (at least once a year), always have spare batteries for it, and never remove the batteries for other purposes.
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June 14, 2012
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Fire safety: plan an escape route
Plan an escape from your home in advance and talk about it with your family. If a fire occurs you may have to get out in the dark and difficult conditions. Escaping will be a lot easier if everyone knows where to go. Make sure your routes remain free of any obstructions and that there are no loose floor coverings that could trip you.
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May 15, 2012
Smoke alarms save lives
You are more than twice as likely to die in a fire at home if you haven’t got a working smoke alarm. Buying a smoke alarm could help save your home and the lives of you and your family.
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May 9, 2012
What are smoke alarms?
Smoke alarms are self-contained devices that incorporate a means of detecting a fire (smoke detector) and giving a warning (alarm). They are about the size of a hand and are normally fitted to the ceiling. They can detect fires in their early stages and give you those precious minutes to enable you and your family to leave your house in safety.
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April 25, 2012
What should I do if I’m worried about the safety of a child?
If you are unsure or worried about the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, please contact your local Police or Social Work Services or telephone the National Child Protection Helpline 0800 022 3222.
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April 21, 2012
House fires kill 500 people a year
In the UK each year there are around 50,000 (140 a day) house fires, which kill nearly 500 and injure over 11,000 – many which could have been prevented if people had an early warning and were able to get out in time.
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April 18, 2012
If you smell gas you can call somebody out
If you smell gas, call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 to speak to a trained operator who will take all the details and advise on action – either for you to do or they may send an engineer to investigate. The service operates free callout throughout the UK*. Don’t flip electrical switches, and do turn the gas off at the meter if you can.
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January 21, 2012
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Fireworks safety
Each year 1000 people are seriously injured by fireworks. Most injuries are to the hands and face which can require skin grafts. Sparklers reach 2000°C.
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November 5, 2011
Planning a safe night out
Planning a night out: get a lift home, have taxi money put aside, have an emergency number, always stay with someone. Know your limits.
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September 29, 2011