1. Keep a working fire
extinguisher in the home.
2. Install and maintain
smoke alarms. Change batteries twice a year.
3. Install and maintain
sprinkler systems.
4. Have an emergency exit
plan for the household. Practice fire drills.
5. Set water heater to low
or medium (90 to 120ºF).
6. Use Anti-scald devices to test water temperature from the faucet.
7. Secure flammable
liquids in the original containers in a location away from the home.
8. Store household
cleaners out of reach of children. Keep in original containers with labels.
9. Read and follow
instructions for storage of flammable liquids, household products, and
solvent-soaked rags.
10. Keep sparks, lit
cigarettes, and open flames away from combustible and flammable materials.
11. Cover electrical
outlets with childproof covers.
12. Discard damaged
electrical cords.
13. Maintain electrical
sockets and replace bare wires with appropriate devices.
14. Use protective screens
and safety guards around fireplaces, ovens, space heaters, and radiators.
15. Do not leave cooking
pots unattended.
16. Remove combustible
debris from around the home.
17. Never place torch
lamps (candles or hurricane lamps) near curtains, bedding, or flammable
materials.
18. Never pour flammable
liquids over hot coals.
19. Never place bed, crib,
or flammable furniture near radiators.
20. Do not place
electrical appliances near water (baths).
(Source: UpToDate)
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri
Awardee
President Confederation of Medical
Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO)
Group
Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart
Care Foundation of India
Past National President
IMA
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