On the 11th day of Christmas

Keep candles, lighters and matches out of reach of children. Never leave a burning candle unattended

Fire is one of the most common causes of accidental injury and death among children. They are naturally drawn to the warmth and light of fire, but without proper guidance this can turn into a dangerous fascination. The following tips... [more]

On the 10th day of Christmas

check your smoke alarm

Maintaining your smoke alarm To keep your smoke alarm in good working order, you should:

test it once a week, by pressing the test button until the alarm sounds change the battery once a year (unless it’s a ten-year alarm) replace the whole unit every ten years  

Installing your smoke... [more]

On the 9th day of Christmas

Make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before going to bed

Follow these safety tips to avoid causing a fire: never smoke in bed - it's very easy to fall asleep and allow your cigarette to set light to your bedclothes or furnishings don’t smoke if you’re drowsy - especially if you're sitting in a... [more]

On the 8th day of Christmas

If you are planning to celebrate with fireworks, store them in a metal box, read the instructions, never go back to a lit firework and keep a bucket of water nearby

Firework safety checklist Figures have shown that more children than adults get hurt by fireworks. If you are thinking of using fireworks as part of your celebrations,... [more]

On the 6th Day of Christmas

Celebrate Christmas and New Year safely. The risk of accidents, especially in the kitchen,is greater after alcohol is consumed.

How to cook safely There are several things you can do to prevent fires in the kitchen. Make sure you don’t get distracted when you are cooking, and:

take pans off the heat or turn the heat down if... [more] (3 comments)