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what to do. Teach children how to escape, open windows, and use roll up fire ladders
and stools without adult help. Make sure they know what to do if the alarm goes off.
2.10.2
Fire Safety Hints
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Store petrol and other flammable materials in proper containers.
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Discard oily or flammable rags.
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Always use a metal fireplace screen and have chimneys cleaned regularly.
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Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches, home wiring and cracked or
frayed electrical cords and plugs.
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Do not overload electrical circuits.
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Do not overload zone circuit, max of 15 Alarms can be connected to the
zone.
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Keep matches away from children.
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Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you do smoke, always check under
cushions for smouldering cigarettes and ashes.
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Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognised approval label.
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Smoke Alarms cannot protect all persons at all times. It may not protect
against the three most common causes of fatal fires:
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Smoking in bed.
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Leaving children at home alone.
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Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as petrol.
Further information can be obtained from Brooks Australia’s Guide to Residential
Fire Safety.
