Home safety checklist

In every room:

• check for any damaged or broken appliances, power points, light switches or power leads
• check for any ‘stacked' double adapters or excessive use of extension leads
• check for exposed power points within reach of children, and fit plastic safety inserts

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In the kitchen

• make sure that small appliances are well away from the sink or draining board

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In the bathroom

• remove portable heaters; if necessary arrange to have a proper bathroom heater installed
• make sure everyone in the house knows that hair dryers, shavers, and other appliances must be used only with dry hands
• make sure all the family are aware that special care must be taken to ensure that appliances do not come into contact with water

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The laundry, pool or spa

• electricity supplies in wet areas should be protected by installed or portable safety switches; these sensitive devices instantly cut off power in the event of an irregularity
• use only low voltage (12-24 volt) accessories with, or near pools, fountains, spas or other water installations

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In the garage or workshop

• If there are any temporary electricity supplies, arrange to have permanent fixtures installed