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ELECTRICAL Safety When was the final time you used your dishwasher or washing machine overnight? Using tumble dryers while asleep or out of the house could be dangerous too, as a construct-up of fluff in the filter may cause fires. We recommend that you simply clean your dishwasher filters commonly and keep away from using washers/dryers in a single day. Remember to change off appliances when not in use. See our electrical safety tips under for a safer dwelling: 1 2 three 4 5 Stick to one plug per socket to avoid overloading. Don’t run cables beneath carpets or rugs, and check leads recurrently for wear and tear. Never cost cellphones below pillows in a single day. Make sure that to test previous cables and plugs for put save on heating bills and tear and do not use any with exposed wires. Extension cables shouldn't be plugged into other extension cables. PORTABLE HEATERS ✔ Always keep your self and your objects at least 1 metre away from a hearth or a portable heater. ✔ Secure portable heaters, especially oscillating heaters, to stop them falling over. ✔ Never dry clothes over portable heaters or hearth guards. SMOKING HAZARDS ✔ Ensure your cigarette is totally stubbed out, and disposed of carefully. ✔ Use a proper ashtray, one which can’t tip and is manufactured from inflammable material. ✔ Don’t depart lit cigarettes mendacity round. ✔ Never smoke in bed. ✔ Keep smoking materials out of reach of youngsters. ✔ Consider baby-resistant lighters/ match bins. Concerns about a younger person setting fires? Ask us about the Extinguish Programme. |
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