 Cooking |
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- Wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking
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- Maintain constant watch when preparing food
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- Use a low flame to guard against overheated grease and overflows
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- Always turn pot handles toward the center of the stove
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- Keep your stove and oven clean
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- Be careful when touching foods or liquids heated in the microwave
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- Place towels, napkins and potholders away from the stove
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- Set your hot water heater to 120 F to prevent scalds
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| Electrical |
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- Purchase UL-approved or safety-tested appliances
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- Plug only one appliance into an outlet or extension cord
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- Unplug appliances after use
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- When unplugging an appliance, grasp the plug firmly
and pull straight out
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- Allow appliances to thoroughly cool before storing
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- Give large appliances their own heavy-duty electrical circuit
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- Use only safety-tested extension cords or multiple adapters
with built in circuit breakers
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- Provide appliances with adequate air circulation
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- Keep appliances away from water, and have them professionally
serviced if they get wet
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- Replace broken plugs or frayed and worn cords immediately
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- Call a licensed electrician if you experience frequently blown
fuses, tripped circuit breakers, flickering lights, or a shrinking
television picture. All are signs of faulty or inadequate wiring
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- Supervise children when using appliances
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| Heating Systems |
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- Provide all home heating devices with at least 3 feet of clear space,
away from beds, drapes, furniture and other combustible materials
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- To ensure proper ventilation when heating your home, keep a door
or window slightly open
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- Check local building codes for regulations regarding uses of
home heating system
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| Gas Heaters |
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- Inspect gas heaters monthly during the year and weekly
during the winter months
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- Examine gas lines for punctures or splits
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Check the connectors and valves for leaks
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| Electrical Heaters |
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- Place electrical heaters far away from water sources
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- Check wires and fuses for damage and have repaired immediately
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- Make sure your home's wiring is sufficient to handle
the heater's needs
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| Kerosene Heaters |
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- Use only water-clear grade K - 1 kerosene
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- Always refuel outside the home and only after heater has cooled
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- Store kerosene in approved and properly labeled containers away
from heat and direct sunlight
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| Woodstoves and Fireplaces |
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- Have chimneys and fireplaces cleaned regularly
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- Top your chimney with a spark guard
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- Keep the damper open when in use
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- Use a glass screen large enough to cover the opening
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- Burn dry, well-seasoned hardwood because it's the
most efficient fuel
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- Dispose of cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container
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| Smoking |
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- Use large, heavy ashtrays that won't tip over
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- Extinguish cigars, cigarettes and tobacco completely
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- Empty used ashtrays only after the contents have cooled
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- Check wastebaskets and furniture for smoldering cigarettes
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- Keep smoking materials away from the bedroom area
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- Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children
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- Refrain form smoking when sleepy or under the influence
of alcohol or medication
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Emergency Services
For emergencies dial 9-1-1