The 5Cs

Carbon monoxide

• Signs and symptoms Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer. Find out why.
• Alarms Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm in the same room as any heating appliance which doesn’t run off electricity.
• Regulation changes for landlords/private renters Do you know the regulations and what you can expect?
• Gas safety checks Maintaining gas safety checks will help to prevent CO poisoning and other risks such as gas leaks.

Cooking

• Safety Follow some simple steps to stay safe.
• Camping stoves and barbecues Remember barbecues and stoves are unsafe to use indoors.
• Smoke alarms It’s important to have a smoke alarm fitted on every floor of your home and in or near the rooms you use most.

Candles

• Safety Planning to use more candles? Keep lit candles away from curtains and bedding and be sure to blow out when you leave the room.

Clothing

• Drying Think about where you dry clothes. Clothes can get caught on electric heaters and burn.
• Use of white goods at night Where possible don’t leave washing machines, tumble dryers or dishwashers running overnight or when you are out. If there is a fire you have less time to respond.
• Electrical safety Register your electrical products so you will be informed if there is a problem.
• Portable heaters If you are using a portable heater to stay warm follow some simple steps to stay safe.

Chimneys

• Safety Get your chimney swept and checked professionally if you’re planning to light an open fire.
• Home heating Think about how you heat your home safety.

Further reading

Smoking

Careless disposal of cigarettes is the main cause of house fire fatalities

Safety advice

Emollients

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