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Home safety & insurance tips – fire precautions

Posted by admin - 25/01/10 at 04:01:41 pm

One area of home safety that we all need to be aware of is fire safety. Fires in the home can be extremely serious and can result in widespread damage to possessions, and unfortunately,  our health.

However, there are a few precautions and checks that we can keep in mind to make fire safety a priority in our homes. The NSW Fire Brigades Safety Tips include the following -

  • Making sure you have an adequate number of working fire alarms in your home.
  • Having a fire escape plan in the event of a fire, and making sure all residents of your home are aware of how to put it into practice.
  • Make sure you have keys available to all locked doors that are accessible easily.
  • In Winter, use caution when using heaters, electric blankets and other appliances.
  • Take care around the home with stored chemicals in sheds, and fuel that is used for BBQ’s. Always handle this material appropriately.
  • Never leave cooking or any other open flame such as candles unattended.
  • Regularly test your appliances to make sure that the cords and their elements are in good, fire safe order.

1300 Insurance takes fire safety extremely seriously, as they recognise the importance of the home and it’s possessions to your family. 1300 Insurance offers home and contents insurance which can give you peace of mind in the event of an accident.

Home and contents insurance is one element of everyday insurance that can give you security, however it is important to be vigilant in practicing fire safety to prevent accidents where possible.

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