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Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Fire: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Fire: MedlinePlus

 
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Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Fire

Make sure all smoke detectors are working

By Diana Kohnle
Monday, August 13, 2012
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(HealthDay News) -- Careful planning can protect your family and reduce your risk of a fire at home.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these fire prevention and safety suggestions:
  • Never leave a small child unattended, even for a minute.
  • Install smoke alarms near the furnace, and near areas where people sleep. Check the batteries monthly.
  • Keep fire extinguishers around the home. Make sure they're always charged.
  • Devise different escape routes, and practice fire drills.
  • Never smoke in bed.
  • Make sure children don't have access to lighters or matches.
  • Carefully dispose of ashes, matches and cigarette butts.
  • Make sure all open flames are protected with a barrier.
  • Inspect electrical appliances and cords for signs of wear or connection problems.
  • Don't wear loose clothing when you are near a fireplace, space heater or stove.
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