Fire Safety and Children

If you are looking for ways to teach your children fire safety in the home, it is not always necessary to find the information on the internet or in the local library. When it comes to fire safety there are no actual rules that apply. It is more like the commonsense steps to take to ensure the safety of your home and children during a fire. Child outgrowth education includes formulating some sort of plan. It is important that your house is well equipped with working smoke alarms. You should develop a plan that will inform the whole family, yet keep in mind it should be simple enough for children under the age of 12 to understand.

Children have the tendency to be very curious so it would be good to beat them to the punch of finding out the hard way. Educate them about lighters and matches and the hazards that they cause. Try to make sure that they fully understand the use of these items and that they are not to be looked at as toys. If possible try to keep these things out of their reach. Also make sure to emphasize that fires are not always caused by children, as a matter of fact adults are more likely to set off a fire than children. For example the kitchen is one of the main spots that house fires begin. Food and other flammable products such as oil left on the stove at a high temperature are one of the many reasons that fires that tend to begin in the kitchen.  It is a god idea to keep children away from the kitchen when you are cooking.

Another thing to stress to kids when discussing fire safety is the steps to take if they ever catch on fire or in case of heavy smoke. The main steps to remember if you or your clothes catch fire are to drop down to the ground and proceed to roll around until the fire dies out. Also notify them that in case a heavy smoke arises you will wrap the children in a wet blanket and instruct them to creep low, below the smoke. It is also good to keep in mind the parents are the ones who the children will depend on to keep them safe; so don’t panic, it will only make matters worse.

Child fire safety education is never ending process; most of the responsibility is placed on the parents. You may be confident that your house is fully child-proof and safe but never assume a house is completely safe; there are always dangers hanging around somewhere. Therefore make sure that the gadgets that are installed in your home are effective. Try vocal smoke alarms which are cogent alternatives to the traditional smoke alarm. It allows you to use your own voice to configure the alert; you can even record instructions on what to do, which will be great for younger children as well as elders.

For the sake of their safety remember to keep them up to date on what to do in case of a fire emergency or any other danger constantly. Always remember that your child’s safety lies in your hand so it is also critical that you are aware of the safety information as well.

Be safe,

Trapper

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Basic Fire Prevention for your Personal Safety

Greetings,

According to the estimates of USFA in the year 2004 alone the number of fires that took place in the United States was 1.5 million. The estimated loss in dollars stood at staggering 9.8 billion dollars. More horrific figures reveal loss of death of about 3,900 approximately and about 18,000 injuries the same year. The USFA also said that during the same year the fatalities due to fires surpassed fatalities due to all sources combined. And the USFA also adds that even this number could be small in actuality as many small fires are not reported. The statistics also reveals that more than eighty three percent of all fatalities and eighty percent of the total injuries due to fires took place in homes. These figures come as a bitter surprise as most of the fires are pretty much preventable if adequate precautions are taken. Following certain basic fire safety guidelines could greatly reduce the chances of fires and protect the homes and people from this disaster from striking.

One of the best ways to prevent home fires is to install smoke detectors at every floor of the home and also fire alarms. But, installing the smoke detectors alone would not serve the purpose. Some people think that “once installed forever installed” after installing smoke detectors. But, the fact is many a time the smoke detectors don’t work and do not detect smoke due to mere negligence on behalf of the house owner. The smoke detectors batteries should be tested and checked on a regular basis and in fact the smoke detector should also be tested in whole. Make it a point to replace the battery every year. Do not smoke at home. It is one of the biggest causes of home fires.

The next big cause is electrical short circuit. Use properly rated wires for house wiring and so does other components. Also when plugging in electrical gadgets check the voltage rating to avoid shot circuits. Also, keep cords at a distance from rugs and carpet. Disconnect any appliance when done using. Replace old appliances or fix them before they become an electrical fire hazard. Also, use circuit breakers in the house wiring and also for plugging outlets to prevent fires due to overloading.

In recent years a lot of fires have been experienced due to electrical heaters to supplement home heating. Care should be taken to keep portable heaters at a distance from combustible materials to prevent fires. Also, go for heaters that have auto shutoff in case of overloading or overheating.

Fire places are also one of the biggest fire hazards in houses with fireplaces. Use screens to prevent fire spark from flying off to the outside of the fireplace. Keep combustible material at a distance from the fireplace to prevent them from catching fire. Also, do not overload the fireplace with excessive wood, which may cause sudden outburst of fire within few seconds and unexpectedly. Clean the chimneys periodically to help smoke escape freely into the air and also to clean bird nests which can catch fire.

Have an escape plan ready for the home. It is a good idea to be also prepared for a fire. Practicing an escape from time to time also increases response during the times of actual fire. Have a plan for every room in the house.

Educating the house inmates especially children would make evacuation plan easier in the event of an emergency. Children are especially fascinated about fires and like to create fires, about a hundred thousand fires a year are started by children while playing.

People have a negligent attitude towards fire safety especially during the holidays. They relax every rule just for fun and end up paying huge price for that. Care should be taken even while selecting a Christmas tree, see that it’s not too big so as to make it difficult to manage and which can catch fire easily. Decorations which are non-flammable in nature should be used to decorate homes.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood
Sherwood Locksmithing

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Kitchen Safety

Greetings,

Today’s post covers some basic kitchen safety rules. I know this
is not all inclusive, so i would love to read your comments on
how you keep a safe kitchen.

Kitchen safety is of critical importance in every home, and
particularly when there are children around.

Kitchen safety is important, but probably the farthest topic from
their young minds. But there lots of things you can do to make it
easy.

Safety in the kitchen doesn’t have to be expensive.

Because a kitchen is an intergrul part of our everyday life, kitchen
safety is as elementary as baking a cake. As you know there are
many potential hazards in the kitchen for children or an elder,
particularly if they are confused or unreliable. Teach them knife
safety rules, but make sure that an adult is always present.
Sad to say, but where there are sharp utensils some elders are
not reliable in the kitchen unsupervised.

Safety gates in doorways will keep children out of the kitchen
while you’re cooking, but don’t be tempted to disappear into
another room.

Safety gates, cabinet latches, corner guards, cord covers,
drawer latches and outlet covers are some of the essential ideas
for keeping your kitchen child safe.

Safety mats are used on the floor to prevent a slip or fall from a
ladder while reaching high up into a cupboard. Because of a
situation like that, safety should be a key determining factor when
considering kitchen cabinet remodeling.

Also, do you have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide
detectors.

Until children are age 14+ they should NOT operate the stovetop
without adult supervision. Teach them this easy fire safety
Rule: Remember that when the stove is being used, that stove is
hot!

Keep a kitchen fire extingusher closeby, but also know how to
use it!

The National SAFE KIDS Campaign has created guidelines for
children in the kitchen to ensure safety and fun.

For more info on safety for your children,
Please visit http://is.gd/43Zx & http://www.safekids.org/

Remember, with children, kitchen safety is the furthest thing from
their minds. Seriously, in the kitchen safety is always first and
foremost.

We hope you have found these tips and guideline helpful and
useful.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood
www.sherwoodlocksmithing.com
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