Advice from the Electrical Safety Council
Appliance misuse is the top cause of all fires in British homes and the number has increased by over a third since 2009. Millions of people are committing basic electric safety 'blunders' in the home without realising that they are exposing themselves to the risk of fire or electric shock. These include:
With a considerable increase in the number of higher risk appliances in homes over the last few years, we believe that there is a clear link between the lack of understanding about electrical dangers and the surge in 'blunder fires'.
Our simple tips will help you to stay safe in the home. Click on the links below for further information about home safety.
Top home safety tips
Five simple tips to help reduce electrical fires in the home:
Local Help in Haddenham
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