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It is so important to educate your youngsters about the importance of Fire Safety especially in the home. Top 5 causes of fire in the UK: 1. Cooking – should never be left unattended, ensure all appliances are turned off 2. Smoking – Smoke outside and put cigarette butt in water to ensure heat is…

The most common mistakes when taking on electrical DIY tasks include cutting through power leads, drilling into wiring, and repairing electrical items when they are still switched on. According to Electrical Safety First every year around 70 people die and over 350,000 are seriously injured by electrical accidents in the home. And a survey of…

Now all the Christmas presents have been unwrapped, are there hidden fire related dangers lurking in your children’s bedrooms? It’s no secret that children today are growing up with far more gadgets than their parents did. But many tech-savvy kids are unknowingly leaving themselves open to serious dangers, and parents need to be aware of…

After the challenges this year has presented, many people have already got into the spirit of the festive season and homes across the UK are twinkling with fairy lights and Christmas cheer. But it is important to make sure that along with the fun, you aren’t taking dangerous risks with your safety. Here are some…

It’s that time of year, Black Friday sales! Ensure your safety is as important as your savings! Many people see cheap electrical goods as a bargain but if the product does turn out to be fake these goods are, at best, a waste of money. At worst, they could result in a house fire, severe…

Bonfire night can be great fun, for both children and adults alike. However, there are many risks  associated with bonfires and fireworks, and it is important to pay attention to them and find out how to avoid them. With many families likely to celebrate this year’s Bonfire night at home due to organised firework displays…

Halloween is almost here, and with most families looking forward to celebrating it at home, its all the more important to know the potential fire risks and how to avoid them. Over Halloween the amount of house fires rise dramatically, but there are ways to prevent this. Consideration when buying decorations, costumes, and festive lighting…

Today – Wednesday 14th October-  is National Burn Awareness Day.  As well as raising awareness of the shocking number of people burned every day, its aim is to help promote first aid should a burn or scald occur. The annual awareness day is organised by the Children’s Burn Trust (CBT), a national charity dedicated to…

According to research from insurance company, Zurich Municipal, schools in England are “nearly twice as likely” to suffer from a fire as other types of commercial buildings*. The insurer believes that this is due to a number of reasons: Sizes of the buildings (bigger and older schools were deemed to be more at risk) Malfunctioning…