Electrical Safety Information
In NI between 2004-2007, 730 domestic dwelling fires were of an electrical
nature. These fires were caused by:
- 349 electrical appliances
- 188 cooking related electrical appliances
- 193 electrical goods (non appliance)
In winter most of stay indoors more and we use more electrical goods and for
longer. Also as we begin to decorate our homes in the next week or two for
Christmas it is important that we try and stay as safe as possible. Listed below
are a number of on-line sources which cover all aspects of electrical safety
visit:
http://www.rospa.com/ni/electricity/home/appliances.htm
(Rospa
and NIE)
http://www.esc.org.uk/
(Electrical
Safety Council) (various leaflets available online or to order)
http://www.switchedonkids.org.uk/
(Electrical
Safety Council's website for children)
http://www.esc.org.uk/pdfs/safety-in-the-home/Christmas_lights08.pdf
(Electrical
safety at christmas - leaflet)
http://www.dontgivefireahome.com/fire_safety/CCC_FirstPage.jsp
(Includes an online electrical safety calculator so you don't overload
sockets)
Smoke alarm(s)
Check your smoke alarm(s) works. To request a free Fire Safety Check from the
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Tel: 028 92600477.
This service is
free to anyone, all ages, all locations - trained fire officers will check your
home for fire risks and where required will fit free 10 year smoke alarms for
you.
For further information or support please contact me on 028 3834 4973.
Nina.daly@southerntrust.hscni.net
