Thankyou to Tom for this information!!

General Checklist - Use this to ensure that your home is as safe as possible.

Is there at least one smoke detector fitted and working?
Check alarm regularly (once a month).
Ensure electrical system is in good condition. ie. no evidence of fuses blowing, lights flickering or brown scorch marks on the plugs or sockets.
Switch plugs off at the mains.
Ensure heaters are kept away from furniture and fittings.
Ensure gas and paraffin heaters are in a draught free, well ventilated area. Store gas and paraffin outside in a secure area.
Do you have a bedtime routine?- ie. Emptying ashtrays, unplugging electrical appliances, closing doors to rooms.

The Living Room

Is the guard around the fire with the fuel stored outside of it?
Is there a mirror above the fireplace?
Does this encourage people to stand too close to the fire?
Do not dry clothes or keep aerosols too close to fire.
Is the chimney swept regularly?


The Bathroom

Make sure heaters are fixed out of reach of taps, high on a wall.
Portable electric appliances should not be taken into the bathroom.


The Kitchen

Keep towels and flexes clear of the cooker.
Make sure pan handles are turned in and clear of hot plates.
Use a timer alarm to assist in cooking.

Chip pans
Ensure that:
Never filled more than a third full with fat or oil;
Never left unattended;
Chips are dry before putting in pan.
Never put chips in if oil begins to give off smoke.

The Bedroom

Ensure low wattage bulbs are used.
Never cover lamps with materials for
lighting effects.
Ensure no smoking in bed

Electric Blankets:

Make sure they are serviced once a year
and are kept in good condition;
Store with as few folds as possible and nothing on top;
Do not use if there are any scorch marks on it