Home safety advice

General home safety advice

Never block air vents or airbricks
Never let children play near glass
For safer deep-fat frying, use an electric fryer rather than an open pan
Take extra care with boiling water or liquids in kettles or pans, especially if there are children around
Plan your storage so you do not have to keep heavy items on high shelves
Keep medicines in a lockable cabinet and away from children. Return any unused medicines to a local pharmacist
Keep chemicals such as bleach, turpentine or caustic soda in a safe place where children can't see or reach them
Be realistic with DIY jobs - a qualified person should always do gas or electrical renewal or repair work
Always keep an eye on children when they are playing. Never leave sharp tools lying around, help children avoid small objects and stay with small children at all times when they are in the bath or a garden pool
Some rented properties may have front doors and some internal doors, such as kitchen doors, with self closing devices to help prevent fire spreading. You must not tamper with these
Do not enter or allow anyone else to enter restricted areas. This can include lift rooms, water tank rooms, the roof or electrical cupboards