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Electric Blankets
Many fires and deaths are due to blankets being left
accidentally switched on. As with all electrical equipment,
it is important that you follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Check the instructions to see if you should switch off
your blanket when you get into bed.
Under blankets should always be tied to the bed and
be switched off before you get into bed.
All electric blankets should be kept dry and flat and
should be serviced every two to three years. The shop
where you bought it can tell you about servicing arrangements.
Heaters
Make sure you don't sit too close to the heater to keep
warm. You could easily set light to your clothes or
your chair, particularly if you fall asleep.
Heaters should always stand in a safe place where they
cannot be knocked over and where they cannot be tripped
over. They should be kept well away from furniture and
soft furnishings, such as curtains and cushions. Do
not position heaters where objects may fall onto them.
Portable heaters should never be placed close to beds
or used to dry clothes.
As with open fires, make sure that all heaters are correctly
guarded. If you have young children at home, make sure
you use an all enclosed guard with your heater as well.
Do's
- Use ISI certified appliances
- Use good quality fuses of correct rating, miniature
circuit breakers and earth leakage circuit breakers
- Use one socket for one appliance
- Switch off the electric supply of fire affected
areas
- Fuses and switches should be mounted metallic cubicles
for greater safety against fire
- Replace broken plugs and switches
- Keep the electrical wire away from hot and wet surfaces.
- Switch off appliances after use and remove the plug
from the socket.
- Switch off the "Main" switch when leaving
home for a long duration.
Don'ts
- Don't use substandard fixtures, appliances
- Never have temporary or naked joints on wiring
- Don't lay wires under carpet, mats or doorways.
They get crushed, resulting in short circuiting
- Don't allow appliances cords to dangle
- Don't place bare wire ends in a socket.
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