Fire Safety Alert At Your Apartment!
Is your property fire proof? If not, do you know what to do in case of a fire? Have you ever thought of how important these questions are for you and your family’s safety?
Fire safety although is essential for each one of us, not many are aware of the techniques and measures to tackle a fire breakage. These are the few important steps one has to know in their everyday life. Following these steps will protect your home and family rather than creating a chaos. In today’s world many properties in India are destroyed by such kind of disasters, as most of the citizens are not aware of the techniques to tackle such mishaps. Here are a few steps one can follow to douse the fire;
Make sure that all your electrical appliances are in good condition and are upgraded if required. Damaged electrical connections or appliances can cause a fire.
Do not overload your outlets with too many connections as this would lead to a short circuit.
Use an applicable voltage bulb.
Every apartment in India should be installed with a GFCIs (ground fault circuit interrupters) and/or AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters), which avoid electrical circuits and prevent shocks.
Unless you’re an expert in electrical appliances and connections do not try fiddling with the equipment.
Do not install any electrical appliance or connection closer to a fabric or under a carpet.
Supervision of an adult is very necessary every time a child handles any electrical equipment.
Every house should have a fire alarm installed and the equipment has to be checked regularly.
Be alert while cooking. One has to be extra careful while cooking as most of the fire accidents occur due to careless cooking.
Do not let the oil heat on the stove for a longer time.
It’s always safe if the family plans a fire escape route, as they can save themselves if they come across any such mishap.
One has to make it a routine to check their gas connections, electrical connections before going to bed.
Place the used/unused gas cylinders away from other commodities.
Do not smoke or place a flammable commodity closer to the fire as this can lead to a major disaster.
Every time you place a candle, be precise about placing them in a holder rather than placing it elsewhere. Avoid placing candles near fabrics. Remember to putt off the candle after use.
One of the best ways to avoid fire is installing fire extinguishers, usage of fire blankets and sprinkler system.
One can also install a Saint Gobain anti- fire windows and doors in their house.
It is always better if a family or a school takes up the initiative of a fire drill.
