Page 20 - Paragon Housing Association - H&S Handbook

5 Bedroom
Bedroom Safety
Your bedroom can be a fire risk. It might not seem a likely place for a fire, but bedroom fires are more common than you think.
If you like your electric blanket for those colder nights check the blanket, cable and plug for any signs of damage. Do not use if you find any damage or signs of burning or scorch marks on the blanket itself. Be careful not to overload sockets – avoid using adapters for electric blankets. Do not use your blanket if its wet or damp.
Please don’t smoke in bed but if you must smoke in bed make sure your cigarette is extinguished properly before going to sleep and there’s an additional smoke alarm fitted in your bedroom.
Make sure your window safety catches are working – especially if you have kids playing in their bedrooms. If you have any issues relating to your window catches, then give us a call.
Have a think about bedroom layouts and furnishings e.g. avoid units that may fall on children or rugs that may be a trip hazard.
Be careful using small appliances such as hair dryers and tongs.
n Don’t use around water
n Check the appliances and cables for damage
n Unplug appliances when not is use
n Don’t block hair dryer vents
n Don’t put hot appliances on surfaces that will burn or catch fire e.g. on top of the duvet!
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