http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/ Fire safety knowledge is important to have if you want to prevent fire and keep your family safe. Here are some fire safety tips for a variety of situations. en-us Tue, 23 May 2006 07:57:44 EDT Tue, 23 May 2006 07:57:44 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 When you think of fire safety, does just one thing come to mind? Probably not, as fire safety encompasses many things. Come on now. When talking fire safety, you could be talking about anything. Fires can occur anywhere, so you need to remember BBQ safety and kitchen safety too. The more cluttered an area the more potential you have for a fire. When thinking fire safety, also think kitchen safety, smoking safety and yes, safety in your garage. Make sure your home is equipped with fire safety products. Make sure you have a plan of what to do in case you have a fire and make sure your children are made well aware of the plan. Fire safety for any and all situations When you think of fire safety, you might think of electrical fires, cooking fires, fires caused by unattended candles or fires caused by cigarettes. Here are some fire safety tips: Electrical Safety Look out for signs of loose wiring, like hot plugs and sockets, fuses that blow for no reason, flickering lights or scorch marks on sockets or plugs. Beware of exposed wires and frayed or repaired power leads. Don't overload sockets. Keep water away from plugs and outlets. If you have a space heater, keep all objects away from it, especially clothing, rugs and papers. Keep a close eye on fires in the fireplace. Don't put anything on top of a halogen lamp. Cooking Safety If you have something cooking on top of the stove, don't leave it unattended. Distractions can cause you to forget as well. Turn saucepan handles so that they are not sticking out over the edge of the stovetop or above another burner. Keep the oven door closed Don't leave potholders or towels too close to the stove or oven. If you have a toaster oven, unplug it when it's not in use. Deep fryers can also pose a fire hazard. If you buy one, make sure it has a thermostat control and it controls splattering. When frying something on the stovetop, beware of grease splattering. If it gets on the burner, it could cause a fire. Make sure all grease spills are cleaned up and your oven and stove are always clean. Don't wear loose clothing that could catch fire on a burner while cooking. Candles and Cigarettes Only place candles on heat-resistant surfaces. Make sure to put votive, tea light and pillar candles in or on holders that won't break or melt. Keep candles away from curtains and don't light a candle under a shelf. Keep pets and children away from candles. If you have a set of candles, be sure to space them at least 3-4 inches apart. Use a snuffer to put candles out instead of blowing them out. Don't smoke in bed. That is a key tip to ensure fire safety for kids. Make sure your cigarettes are put out completely in an ashtray. Don't put cigarette butts in the trash if they are still hot. Don't leave candles or cigarettes unattended. A great way to teach your children learn all about fire safety is by getting involved in some of the fire safety week events that happen every year in places all over the US. Of course, you want to be sure your smoke alarm is in good working order and that you have an exit plan from your home in case of fire. And a fire extinguisher is also one of many great fire safety products to keep around. Hopefully this page taught you a thing or two not only about fire safety, but about home safety as well. Tue, 23 May 2006 07:57:44 EDT http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-products.html Fire safety products--What fire safety products will save your life? en-us Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:24 EDT Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:24 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-for-kids.html Fire safety for kids means important lessons. en-us Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:19:43 EDT Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:19:43 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-week.html Fire safety week - this year the week of October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week, which is also a fire safety week. en-us Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:54:09 EDT Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:54:09 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/bbq-safety.html BBQ safety for summertime fun. Here are a few BBQ safety tips for those taking out the grill. en-us Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:43:28 EST Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:43:28 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/garage-safety.html Garage safety tips: Learn proper garage safety measures. It could mean the difference between life and death. en-us Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:42:12 EST Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:42:12 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/candle-safety.html Candle safety is a part of home safety. Learn proper candle safety for around the home. en-us Tue, 23 May 2006 07:59:29 EDT Tue, 23 May 2006 07:59:29 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0