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Preventing unsafe conditions
Knowing how to treat your appliances will help you to prevent unsafe
conditions.
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Keep electrical leads from trailing over or going near the hob.
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Do not hang towels, cloths or other combustibles on, over or near
your hob (nor any cooking appliance).
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Keep all cooking appliances clean. Build ups of fat, grease, food
particles etc. can start a fire.
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Avoid cooking whilst tired, inebriated or under the influence of
drugs and/or alcohol.
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Ensure regularly that all smoke alarms/fire detectors are functional.
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We recommend the use of carbon monoxide alarms in your kitchen
and house/property. Ensure that these are tested and maintained.
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Never leave cooking unattened, even for a moment.
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Never use an appliance that you know to be faulty.
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Ensure that anyone in need of supervision is supervised and kept
away from appliances that are cooking.