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Test
the smoke alarms in your home to make sure they’re working, and be
certain everyone in your family knows and practices your home
fire escape plan. |
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Use only charcoal
lighter fluid. Once the coals have been ignited, never add
more fuel to the Fire. |
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Make sure the barbecue
stand is level and steady, keep a water container nearby when the
coal is burning and soak the coals when cooking is over to prevent
re-ignition. |
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Do not wear loose
clothing while barbecuing and keep children safely away from the
barbecue fire. |
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Never refuel a garden
tractor or lawn mower in the garage or other structure always refuel
outside. Refuel only when the
engine is off and cool. |
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When camping, buy a tent
made of flame-retardant fabric. A paraffin coated cotton tent
can burn up in a few minutes with someone trapped inside. |
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Never use candles or
matches in or near a tent, use a flashlight. |
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Keep any furniture that your children
can climb on away from open windows. Children can quickly
climb to window ledges or sills and fall. |
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Avoid heat-related illnesses by staying
well hydrated and eating salty snacks, rest often out of the sun,
wear clothing that allows for evaporation (cotton is best) and wear
a brimmed hat or cap |
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Wear sun block to avoid serious burns. |
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Wear sandals or foot
coverings. Severe burns to the bottom of your feet can occur
from sand and tarred pavement. |
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Allow
radiator cap to cool Never lean over the
radiator when opening it. |
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When the car is
hot, check the metal parts of the seatbelt before fastening,
especially on infant car seats. Cover metal parts when possible
and always test plastic or leather seats before placing a child into
the car. |
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Standing hose water can
be extremely hot and could cause serious burns. |
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Store only in approved
safety cans, away from open flames (i.e. water heaters and pilot
lights, and out of reach of children. |
