Fire Safety
Each year, many People are injured or killed in the fire of their house or apartment.Smoking, cooking fires, faulty electrical wiring or children playing with matches can cause fires.Learn how to prevent fires and what to do if a fire breaks out in your building.Fortunately, many measures can help you protect your family.
Fire Prevention
Smoking
- If you smoke, always use a large deep ashtrays.Never smoke in bed or on the couch when you are drowsy.It is always better to smoke outside.
- Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children.Teach them that this tool for adults only.
- Make sure that cigarettes, pipes, cigars and matches are completely extinguished and, if in doubt, spray them with water.
Security appliances and electrical installations
- Check the cords, plugs and electrical outlets periodically.Replace worn cords immediately, cracked or damaged and discard appliances from the cord overheating.
- Have an electrician check the electrical plugs and sockets blackened.
- Do not overload electrical outlets by using multiple connected to a power supply.
- If you use an extension cord, do not make the pass under a carpet where it could be damaged.
- Do not allow halogen lamps lit when you’re not in your apartment. They generate much heat and could ignite paper or cloth (curtains, wall hangings, etc.)..
- Make sure electrical outlets near sinks, bathtubs and sinks are equipped with circuit breakers differentials.
Candles and Lamps
- Keep curtains and other flammable materials away from appliances and lighting candles or candles.
- Exercise caution when using candles.Never leave them unattended, especially in the presence of children.
- Use proper candle holders and place them on surfaces that will not fire and a safe distance from flammable materials.
- Cut the wick candle or candles to avoid the flames too high and unstable.
- Make sure candles and lamps are completely extinguished when you’re done.
Cooking
- Never leave a dish containing hot fat (fried) unattended.
- Never use water to extinguish a grease fire.In the presence of a grease fire, cover the dish with a lid sealed or use baking soda to smother the flames.
- If you are unable to immediately control the fire of fat, quit soon home with your family, activated the alarm fire.
- Regularly clean grease in the cups of heating elements and on the surface of the stove.
- in the kitchen, a fire extinguisher filled specially designed for this purpose and know you serve.Place it on hand, far from the stove, so you can use quickly.
- Never use a barbecue inside.Many municipalities prohibit the use of barbecues on balconies.If you use a barbecue on your balcony, keep it away from surfaces and materials that can catch fire and close it if you leave it unattended.If using charcoal, cover and smother the coal if you must leave.
- Keep the phone number of fire department near each phone.