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| THESE FIRE SAFETY TIPS WILL PROVIDE YOUR FAMILY WITH VALUABLE LIFE SAVING INFORMATION |
SMOKE DETECTORS
| Having a working smoke detector in your home will cut your chances of dying in a house fire in half. They give you that extra minute to escape that is the difference between life and death. Smoke does not wake you up it actually puts you into a deeper sleep. Thousands of lives are lost each year in homes without these devices. What is more scary is that there are more households with smoke detectors that don't work than without them to begin with. Also when purchasing one of these make sure they bare the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) mark. Once you've installed a new smoke detector here are a few tips to provide maximum performance: 1. Test smoke detectors once a month 2. Clean them once a year with a vacuum or by manufactures specifications. Try not to send dust clouds into detectors. Shield them when doing work around them. Do not Paint them! 3. Replace the batteries when you change the clock. Use good alkaline batteries. 4. Replace unit every ten years. They only have a 50% chance of working after fifteen years. It's too risky to wait longer than ten when the chance of failure is 30% 5. See diagram below for smoke detector placement throughout the home. Yes, you need more than one! |
| (Place one smoke detector on every floor and in every sleeping room) |
CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is colorless and odorless, you can't see, smell, or taste it. It will make you feel tired or like
you have the flu. You will want to sleep, then it slow your breathing and stop your heart. You won't know what hit
you. Carbon Monoxide has killed entire families in their sleep. Every year hundreds of people die and thousands are
injured from CO poisoning. Remember that smaller levels of CO can be just as deadly in extended time when
compared to exposure in high levels of CO in a short amount of time. If you feel better when you leave your home,
and then when you come back you don't feel right you are most likely being poisoned by Carbon Monoxide.
Here is a chart to help define the Parts Per Million of CO and the time of inhalation for symptoms to occur:
PPM Inhalation Time and Symptoms
Here are some of the devices that will cause Carbon Monoxide build-up:
-Furnace, Dryer, Hot Water Heater, Stove
-Faulty gas lines
-Motorized Vehicles (Do not warm your car up in an attached garage!)
-Fuel Space Heaters
-Grills
-Anything that uses gas
Preventing Carbon Monoxide poisoning is as simple as buying a CO detector. CO detectors and smoke detectors are
not the same, they both have different functions. When purchasing make sure the device has the UL mark. Place
them near sleeping areas and gas burning appliances. Follow manufactures instructions for placement. Replace
batteries and unit according to manufacturer also. If alarm sounds evacuate and call 9-1-1 !
you have the flu. You will want to sleep, then it slow your breathing and stop your heart. You won't know what hit
you. Carbon Monoxide has killed entire families in their sleep. Every year hundreds of people die and thousands are
injured from CO poisoning. Remember that smaller levels of CO can be just as deadly in extended time when
compared to exposure in high levels of CO in a short amount of time. If you feel better when you leave your home,
and then when you come back you don't feel right you are most likely being poisoned by Carbon Monoxide.
Here is a chart to help define the Parts Per Million of CO and the time of inhalation for symptoms to occur:
PPM Inhalation Time and Symptoms
Here are some of the devices that will cause Carbon Monoxide build-up:
-Furnace, Dryer, Hot Water Heater, Stove
-Faulty gas lines
-Motorized Vehicles (Do not warm your car up in an attached garage!)
-Fuel Space Heaters
-Grills
-Anything that uses gas
Preventing Carbon Monoxide poisoning is as simple as buying a CO detector. CO detectors and smoke detectors are
not the same, they both have different functions. When purchasing make sure the device has the UL mark. Place
them near sleeping areas and gas burning appliances. Follow manufactures instructions for placement. Replace
batteries and unit according to manufacturer also. If alarm sounds evacuate and call 9-1-1 !
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Extinguishers Have Limits
With proper use, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until
the fire department arrives.
Portable extinguishers for home use are not designed to fight large or spreading fires. Even against small fires, they are
useful only under certain conditions.
-The operator must know how to use the extinguisher. There is no time to read directions during an emergency.
-The extinguisher must be within easy reach an in working order, fully charged.
-The operator must have a clear escape route that will not be block by fire.
-The extinguisher must match the type of fire being fought. Extinguishers that contain water are unsuitable for use
on grease or electrical fires.
-The extinguisher must be large enough to put out the fire. Many portable extinguishers discharge completely in as
few as 8 to 10 seconds.
What Type of Extinguisher?
Buy fire extinguishers tested by UL and labeled for the type and size of fire they can extinguish. Use these labels as a
guide to purchase the kind of extinguisher that suits your needs.
Classes of fires
There are three classes of fires. All fire extinguishers are labeled using standard symbols for the classes of fires they
can put out. A red slash through any of the symbols tells you the extinguisher cannot be used on that class of fire. A
missing symbol tells you only that the extinguisher has not been tested for a given class of fire.
The extinguisher must be appropriate for the type of fire being fought. If you use the wrong type of extinguisher, you
can endanger yourself and make the fire worse. Multipurpose fire extinguishers marked ABC may be used on all three
classes of fire these are recommended for in home use.
Remember, in some cases it may be dangerous to use any type of extinguisher. For instance, pressurized extinguishing
agent could spread a grease pan fire rather than put it out.
Extinguisher Sizes
Portable extinguishers are also rated for the size of fire they can handle. This rating will appear on the label - for
example, 2A:10B:C. The larger the numbers, the larger the fire that the extinguisher can put out, but higher-rated
models are often heavier. Make sure you can hold and operate an extinguisher before you buy it.
Installation & Maintenance
Extinguishers should be installed in plain view, above the reach of children, near an escape route, and away from
stoves and heating appliances.
Extinguishers require routine care. Read your operator's manual to learn how to inspect your extinguisher. Follow
manufacturer's instructions on maintenance.
Rechargeable models must be serviced after every use. (Service companies are listed in the Yellow Pages under "Fire
Extinguishers".) Disposable fire extinguishers can be used only once and must be replaced after use.
Remember The "PASS" Word
Always be sure the fire department inspects the fire site, even if you think you've extinguished the fire!
Should You Fight The Fire?
Before you try to fight a fire:
-Make sure everyone has left, or is leaving, the building.
-Make sure the fire department has been called.
-Make sure the fire is confined to a small area and is not spreading.
-Be sure you have an unobstructed escape route to which the fire will not spread.
-Be sure you have read the instructions and that you know how to use the extinguisher.
It is reckless to fight a fire in any other circumstances. Instead, leave immediately and close the door of the room
where the fire is located.
With proper use, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until
the fire department arrives.
Portable extinguishers for home use are not designed to fight large or spreading fires. Even against small fires, they are
useful only under certain conditions.
-The operator must know how to use the extinguisher. There is no time to read directions during an emergency.
-The extinguisher must be within easy reach an in working order, fully charged.
-The operator must have a clear escape route that will not be block by fire.
-The extinguisher must match the type of fire being fought. Extinguishers that contain water are unsuitable for use
on grease or electrical fires.
-The extinguisher must be large enough to put out the fire. Many portable extinguishers discharge completely in as
few as 8 to 10 seconds.
What Type of Extinguisher?
Buy fire extinguishers tested by UL and labeled for the type and size of fire they can extinguish. Use these labels as a
guide to purchase the kind of extinguisher that suits your needs.
Classes of fires
There are three classes of fires. All fire extinguishers are labeled using standard symbols for the classes of fires they
can put out. A red slash through any of the symbols tells you the extinguisher cannot be used on that class of fire. A
missing symbol tells you only that the extinguisher has not been tested for a given class of fire.
The extinguisher must be appropriate for the type of fire being fought. If you use the wrong type of extinguisher, you
can endanger yourself and make the fire worse. Multipurpose fire extinguishers marked ABC may be used on all three
classes of fire these are recommended for in home use.
Remember, in some cases it may be dangerous to use any type of extinguisher. For instance, pressurized extinguishing
agent could spread a grease pan fire rather than put it out.
Extinguisher Sizes
Portable extinguishers are also rated for the size of fire they can handle. This rating will appear on the label - for
example, 2A:10B:C. The larger the numbers, the larger the fire that the extinguisher can put out, but higher-rated
models are often heavier. Make sure you can hold and operate an extinguisher before you buy it.
Installation & Maintenance
Extinguishers should be installed in plain view, above the reach of children, near an escape route, and away from
stoves and heating appliances.
Extinguishers require routine care. Read your operator's manual to learn how to inspect your extinguisher. Follow
manufacturer's instructions on maintenance.
Rechargeable models must be serviced after every use. (Service companies are listed in the Yellow Pages under "Fire
Extinguishers".) Disposable fire extinguishers can be used only once and must be replaced after use.
Remember The "PASS" Word
Always be sure the fire department inspects the fire site, even if you think you've extinguished the fire!
Should You Fight The Fire?
Before you try to fight a fire:
-Make sure everyone has left, or is leaving, the building.
-Make sure the fire department has been called.
-Make sure the fire is confined to a small area and is not spreading.
-Be sure you have an unobstructed escape route to which the fire will not spread.
-Be sure you have read the instructions and that you know how to use the extinguisher.
It is reckless to fight a fire in any other circumstances. Instead, leave immediately and close the door of the room
where the fire is located.
E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home)
Exit drills in the home is an escape plan for your whole family in the event of a fire. Many people die every year
because they could not find a way out their home. Remember we are creatures of habit and the way we go in and out
of our homes every day may not be the best way to get out in a fire.
When creating plan, start by drawing a floor plan of your home with all windows, doors, and other possible exits
shown. Now with different colors draw the normal way out and ways out in case of an emergency, escape ladders
may be necessary, them select a safe meeting place outside for accountability.
Things to remember:
-Always sleep with bedroom doors closed. This will keep the deadly heat and smoke out of the bedrooms, giving you
the additional time you need to escape.
-Find a way for everyone to sound a family fire alarm. Yelling, pounding walls, whistles, etc... In a fire it is seconds,
not minutes, that count. Don't waste time getting dressed, don't search for pets or valuables. Just get out.
-Roll out of bed. Stay low. One breath of smoke or heated gases may be enough to kill you.
-Feel all doors and handles before opening them, there may be fire on the other side. If the door is hot (or even warm
with newer, insulated doors) use your second way out. Never open a hot door!
-Once outside, go immediately to the family meeting place and stay there! Wait for the other members of your family
to show up. Never re-enter a burning structure for any reason.
-Call 9-1-1 from a neighbor's house. Inform the dispatcher if everyone is out or not.
THE PLAN ONLY WORKS WITH PRACTICE!
because they could not find a way out their home. Remember we are creatures of habit and the way we go in and out
of our homes every day may not be the best way to get out in a fire.
When creating plan, start by drawing a floor plan of your home with all windows, doors, and other possible exits
shown. Now with different colors draw the normal way out and ways out in case of an emergency, escape ladders
may be necessary, them select a safe meeting place outside for accountability.
Things to remember:
-Always sleep with bedroom doors closed. This will keep the deadly heat and smoke out of the bedrooms, giving you
the additional time you need to escape.
-Find a way for everyone to sound a family fire alarm. Yelling, pounding walls, whistles, etc... In a fire it is seconds,
not minutes, that count. Don't waste time getting dressed, don't search for pets or valuables. Just get out.
-Roll out of bed. Stay low. One breath of smoke or heated gases may be enough to kill you.
-Feel all doors and handles before opening them, there may be fire on the other side. If the door is hot (or even warm
with newer, insulated doors) use your second way out. Never open a hot door!
-Once outside, go immediately to the family meeting place and stay there! Wait for the other members of your family
to show up. Never re-enter a burning structure for any reason.
-Call 9-1-1 from a neighbor's house. Inform the dispatcher if everyone is out or not.
THE PLAN ONLY WORKS WITH PRACTICE!
IF ALL ELSE FAILS
If Trapped:
DON'T PANIC it seems like a hard thing to do, but when you panic your not thinking clearly and your breathing faster
taking more toxic gases. If trapped close the door of room your in and seal off the cracks with duct tape, clothes,
towel, anything you can find. Open a window nearest the ceiling, unless smoke is coming from the lower floor, to let
heat and gases out. Stay by the window and wait for rescue, hang a sheet out if necessary. Remember that the lower
you get to the floor the better, that is where the freshest air is.
If You Catch Fire:
Stop: If you run you will feed oxygen to the fire intensifying the flames.
Drop: Fire burns upward if we drop we slow the fire, also fold arms high on your chest to protect your face.
Roll: Rolling will eliminate oxygen and smother the fire, wrap yourself in a blanket or something else big enough to
cover the body and starve out oxygen. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
DON'T PANIC it seems like a hard thing to do, but when you panic your not thinking clearly and your breathing faster
taking more toxic gases. If trapped close the door of room your in and seal off the cracks with duct tape, clothes,
towel, anything you can find. Open a window nearest the ceiling, unless smoke is coming from the lower floor, to let
heat and gases out. Stay by the window and wait for rescue, hang a sheet out if necessary. Remember that the lower
you get to the floor the better, that is where the freshest air is.
If You Catch Fire:
Stop: If you run you will feed oxygen to the fire intensifying the flames.
Drop: Fire burns upward if we drop we slow the fire, also fold arms high on your chest to protect your face.
Roll: Rolling will eliminate oxygen and smother the fire, wrap yourself in a blanket or something else big enough to
cover the body and starve out oxygen. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
FIREPLACES AND WOOD STOVES
Keep Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean
-Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
-Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials.
-Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire.
-Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.
-Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote
buildup that could lead to a chimney fire.
-Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.
Safely Burn Fuels
-Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
-Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup let dry out for at least 1 year.
-Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
-Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove.
-When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate supporting grate.
-Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
-Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home.
-Protect the Outside of Your Home
Outside Safety
-Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home.
-Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris.
-Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester.
-Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents
-Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
-Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials.
-Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire.
-Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.
-Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote
buildup that could lead to a chimney fire.
-Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.
Safely Burn Fuels
-Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
-Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup let dry out for at least 1 year.
-Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
-Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove.
-When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate supporting grate.
-Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
-Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home.
-Protect the Outside of Your Home
Outside Safety
-Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home.
-Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris.
-Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester.
-Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents
COOKING
DRYERS
-Do not operate the dryer without a lint filter. Clean lint filters before or after each use and remove accumulated lint
from around the drum. Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically.
-Make sure that the dryer is plugged into an outlet suitable for its electrical needs as overloaded electrical outlets can
result in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers.
-Turn the dryer off when leaving the home.
-Keep the dryer area clear of combustibles (i.e., boxes or clothing).
-Dryers should be installed and serviced by a professional.
-Have gas-powered dryers inspected by a professional regularly to ensure that the gas line and connection are intact.
from around the drum. Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically.
-Make sure that the dryer is plugged into an outlet suitable for its electrical needs as overloaded electrical outlets can
result in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers.
-Turn the dryer off when leaving the home.
-Keep the dryer area clear of combustibles (i.e., boxes or clothing).
-Dryers should be installed and serviced by a professional.
-Have gas-powered dryers inspected by a professional regularly to ensure that the gas line and connection are intact.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
-Replace or repair loose or frayed cords on all electrical devices.
-Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets.
-In homes with small children, electrical outlets should have plastic safety covers.
-Follow the manufacturer's instructions for plugging an appliance into a receptacle outlet.
-Avoid overloading outlets. Consider plugging only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time.
-If outlets or switches feel warm, shut off the circuit and have them checked by an electrician.
-When possible, avoid the use of "cube taps" and other devices that allow the connection of multiple appliances into a
single receptacle.
-Place lamps on level surfaces, away from things that can burn and use bulbs that match the lamp's recommended
wattage.
-Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets.
-In homes with small children, electrical outlets should have plastic safety covers.
-Follow the manufacturer's instructions for plugging an appliance into a receptacle outlet.
-Avoid overloading outlets. Consider plugging only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time.
-If outlets or switches feel warm, shut off the circuit and have them checked by an electrician.
-When possible, avoid the use of "cube taps" and other devices that allow the connection of multiple appliances into a
single receptacle.
-Place lamps on level surfaces, away from things that can burn and use bulbs that match the lamp's recommended
wattage.
HEATER TIPS
Furnace Tips
-Have your furnace inspected once a year by a qualified heating contractor.
-If your furnace isn't providing heat, check to see if the circuit breaker is on. Replace any worn fuses. If a fuse blows
after replacement, call a licensed electrician. You could have a short in the wiring.
Important maintenance checks:
-Check for rust and corrosion on the vent pipe connected to the chimney. Make sure it's secure at both ends. Also,
make sure the chimney and vent pipe are free of obstructions, such as leaves or nests.
-To test for blocked vents or chimneys, turn on your furnace for 10 minutes. Hold your hand under the vent hood (see
your owner's manual). If hot air comes out, it could be a sign of blockage.
-Replace vents and flue pipes that have weak spots, rust or cracks. Even small openings can allow dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide to collect in your home.
-Check the filter once a month. A dirty filter blocks the flow of warm air and wastes energy.
-Replace worn belts. Lubricate the blower, fan bearings and pumps unless the model you have doesn't require
lubrication - be sure to check your manual.
-Remove lint, dust and debris from air ducts and registers.
-Make sure the furnace door is closed when the furnace is operating.
Space Heater Tips
-Never use fuel burning appliances without proper ventilation. Burning fuel (kerosene, coal, or propane, for example)
produces deadly fumes.
-Be sure your space heater is in good working condition. All space heaters need frequent checkups and cleaning. A
dirty or neglected heater is a critical fire hazard.
-Use only the proper fuel for each heater. Never introduce a fuel into a heating unit not designed for that unit.
-Store kerosene, gasoline or other flammable liquids outside the home at all times.
-Maintain adequate clearance in all directions around space heaters. Give the heater adequate clearance - 3 feet is the
minimum - from walls and combustibles, such as clothes, curtains, beds or other furniture.
-Never leave children unsupervised in a room with a space heater.
-Keep young children away from space heaters, particularly when they are wearing nightgowns which can be drawn
into the heater by a draft and ignited.
-If you use an electric heater, be sure your house wiring is adequate. Avoid overloading the circuit. Avoid using
extension cords. Use an approved power strip with a built-in circuit breaker.
-Avoid using electric space heaters in the bathroom. Never touch an electric heater when you are wet.
-When refueling a kerosene heater, avoid overfilling it. If cold kerosene is used, it will expand as it warms up inside
your home and may cause burner flooding. This could cause flare ups.
-Never fill your kerosene heater while it is burning.
-Turn off your heater or turn it on low before going to bed.
-Use only UL listed equipment.
Water Heater Tips
-Set the temperature on your water heater at 120 degrees or lower. Water that's too hot can cause severe burns.
-Don't use or store flammable paints, chemicals, gasoline and aerosol sprays near your water heater. The vapors could
ignite and cause a fire.
-When installing a water heater wrap, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Cut out access to the controls,
thermostat, drain and pilot light.
-Make sure the water heater wrap doesn't block air supply areas, including the bottom of the heater and vent
connections.
-Have your furnace inspected once a year by a qualified heating contractor.
-If your furnace isn't providing heat, check to see if the circuit breaker is on. Replace any worn fuses. If a fuse blows
after replacement, call a licensed electrician. You could have a short in the wiring.
Important maintenance checks:
-Check for rust and corrosion on the vent pipe connected to the chimney. Make sure it's secure at both ends. Also,
make sure the chimney and vent pipe are free of obstructions, such as leaves or nests.
-To test for blocked vents or chimneys, turn on your furnace for 10 minutes. Hold your hand under the vent hood (see
your owner's manual). If hot air comes out, it could be a sign of blockage.
-Replace vents and flue pipes that have weak spots, rust or cracks. Even small openings can allow dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide to collect in your home.
-Check the filter once a month. A dirty filter blocks the flow of warm air and wastes energy.
-Replace worn belts. Lubricate the blower, fan bearings and pumps unless the model you have doesn't require
lubrication - be sure to check your manual.
-Remove lint, dust and debris from air ducts and registers.
-Make sure the furnace door is closed when the furnace is operating.
Space Heater Tips
-Never use fuel burning appliances without proper ventilation. Burning fuel (kerosene, coal, or propane, for example)
produces deadly fumes.
-Be sure your space heater is in good working condition. All space heaters need frequent checkups and cleaning. A
dirty or neglected heater is a critical fire hazard.
-Use only the proper fuel for each heater. Never introduce a fuel into a heating unit not designed for that unit.
-Store kerosene, gasoline or other flammable liquids outside the home at all times.
-Maintain adequate clearance in all directions around space heaters. Give the heater adequate clearance - 3 feet is the
minimum - from walls and combustibles, such as clothes, curtains, beds or other furniture.
-Never leave children unsupervised in a room with a space heater.
-Keep young children away from space heaters, particularly when they are wearing nightgowns which can be drawn
into the heater by a draft and ignited.
-If you use an electric heater, be sure your house wiring is adequate. Avoid overloading the circuit. Avoid using
extension cords. Use an approved power strip with a built-in circuit breaker.
-Avoid using electric space heaters in the bathroom. Never touch an electric heater when you are wet.
-When refueling a kerosene heater, avoid overfilling it. If cold kerosene is used, it will expand as it warms up inside
your home and may cause burner flooding. This could cause flare ups.
-Never fill your kerosene heater while it is burning.
-Turn off your heater or turn it on low before going to bed.
-Use only UL listed equipment.
Water Heater Tips
-Set the temperature on your water heater at 120 degrees or lower. Water that's too hot can cause severe burns.
-Don't use or store flammable paints, chemicals, gasoline and aerosol sprays near your water heater. The vapors could
ignite and cause a fire.
-When installing a water heater wrap, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Cut out access to the controls,
thermostat, drain and pilot light.
-Make sure the water heater wrap doesn't block air supply areas, including the bottom of the heater and vent
connections.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
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Safe Practices to Follow When Using Flammable Liquids:
Flammables should be stored in a self-closing safety can. Storing flammables in open containers can cause the liquid
to vaporize and create an ignitable mixture. This could result in an explosion, if a lit match or spark is present.
Only store gasoline in a red container. Remember it will ignite when coming into contact with a sufficiently hot
surface. This is why it is important to allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Storing Liquid-Soaked Rags:
Store liquid-soaked rags in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. This keeps oxygen away from the rags, reducing
the possibility of a fire. When exposed to air, some rags can produce enough heat to ignite spontaneously. Keep all
flammables in a specific storage cabinet, well identified with warning signs.
Flammables should be stored in a self-closing safety can. Storing flammables in open containers can cause the liquid
to vaporize and create an ignitable mixture. This could result in an explosion, if a lit match or spark is present.
Only store gasoline in a red container. Remember it will ignite when coming into contact with a sufficiently hot
surface. This is why it is important to allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Storing Liquid-Soaked Rags:
Store liquid-soaked rags in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. This keeps oxygen away from the rags, reducing
the possibility of a fire. When exposed to air, some rags can produce enough heat to ignite spontaneously. Keep all
flammables in a specific storage cabinet, well identified with warning signs.
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Always use cooking equipment tested and approved by a recognized testing facility.
Never leave cooking food on the stove top unattended, and keep a close eye on food cooking inside the oven.
Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles (e.g. pot holders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging).
Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of three feet (1 meter) around the stove.
cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire.
Never use a wet oven mitt, as it presents a scald danger if the moisture in the mitt is heated.
Always keep a potholder, oven mitt and lid handy. If a small fire starts in a pan on the stove, put on an oven mitt and
smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Don't remove the lid until it is
completely cool. Never pour water on a grease fire and never discharge a fire extinguisher onto a pan fire, as it can
spray or shoot burning grease around the kitchen, actually spreading the fire.
If there is an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed to prevent flames from burning you and your clothing.
If there is a microwave fire, keep the door closed and unplug the microwave. Call the fire department and make sure to
have the oven serviced before you use it again. Food cooked in a microwave can be dangerously hot. Remove the
lids or other coverings from micro waved food carefully to prevent steam burns.
Keep pot handles turned in to prevent accidental spillage.
Never leave cooking food on the stove top unattended, and keep a close eye on food cooking inside the oven.
Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles (e.g. pot holders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging).
Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of three feet (1 meter) around the stove.
cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire.
Never use a wet oven mitt, as it presents a scald danger if the moisture in the mitt is heated.
Always keep a potholder, oven mitt and lid handy. If a small fire starts in a pan on the stove, put on an oven mitt and
smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Don't remove the lid until it is
completely cool. Never pour water on a grease fire and never discharge a fire extinguisher onto a pan fire, as it can
spray or shoot burning grease around the kitchen, actually spreading the fire.
If there is an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed to prevent flames from burning you and your clothing.
If there is a microwave fire, keep the door closed and unplug the microwave. Call the fire department and make sure to
have the oven serviced before you use it again. Food cooked in a microwave can be dangerously hot. Remove the
lids or other coverings from micro waved food carefully to prevent steam burns.
Keep pot handles turned in to prevent accidental spillage.