It’s time for a fire safety in December recap!
As we come to the end of the month, we must look at all of our resources that help us better understand fire safety. This means educating ourselves about preventing electrical hazards this holiday season, knowing the types of fires and how to respond to each one, and what fire safety equipment we should have in our homes.
Read further for more details.
8 Tips To Prevent Electrical Hazards This Holiday Season
The holiday season is finally upon us, and that means that you’ll be decorating your home. This year you’ll need a little more festive cheer than ever, and so you’ll be tempted to put up even more decorations and lights to make things beautiful.
With those decorations though, comes the extra risk of fire and electrical hazards. You need to be sure you’re using them correctly, to keep you and your family safe this year.
One tip, for example, is this: Never Overload Plug Sockets and Extensions
You’ve got to power all those lights, and that means plugging them in somewhere in your home. If you’re planning to go all out on lights, you’ll need to plan where you’ll plug them in. You don’t want to use too many lights in the same outlet or extension cord, as this would put you at risk of an electrical fire.
Also, remember that you will have more things plugged in if you’re still working from home.
As a rule of thumb, try not to have any more than three strings of lights plugged into the same outlet or extension cord. This will allow you to have those beautiful lights, without the added risks.
Extinguish Or Evacuate? The Types Of Fires And How To Respond
If there’s a fire, then you probably won’t be thinking about what type of fire it is. You’ll want to put it out as soon as possible. That’s a reasonable reaction, but you do actually need to know the type of fire so you can act appropriately. Not all fires are safe to tackle alone, and sometimes it’s safer to evacuate.
There are five main types of fires that you come into contact with, and that you’ll need to be aware of. They’re usually classified by what is currently on fire, as this affects how they are extinguished. This also will show how dangerous each type of fire can be, which you’ll need to take into account.
For example; a Class A Fire is a fire started by any solid matter. This could be wood, paper, clothing, plastic, and so on. These ones are fairly easy to extinguish, as you can use a water or foam extinguisher to put them out. If you’re safe to do so and the fire is contained, you can deal with this fire yourself.
What Fire Safety Equipment Should You Have In Your Home?
When you think of fire safety equipment, you think of sprinklers and fire extinguishers in the workplace. These are important to have, but you should also consider getting similar equipment in your home. After all, home fires are common enough that you should have a plan to handle them.
How will you keep fires at bay in the home? One example is this: Talk to a Fire Safety Consultant
Before you buy anything on this list, it’s a very good idea to talk to a fire safety consultant. Every home is different, and they will be able to show you what will be best for your property. They even have other suggestions for you, depending on your needs. They’ll also be able to help with fire escape plans, inspections, and more.
Final Thought
It can be tiresome to find the most factual and effective information about fire safety matters. But what we’ve gathered here is a great start to guide you in the right direction. Connect with a fire safety consultant for further assistance.
