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How to Improve Safety at Home

Your home should be a safe place for you and your family. There are simple things you can do to help prevent accidents and keep everyone safe. 

In the bathroom
  • turn on cold water before the hot water to help prevent burns
  • keep electrical items, such as hairdryers, away from water
In the kitchen
  • use the back rings on the hob when cooking and turn pan andles away fom the edge
  • keep sharp knives and electrical cords out of children's reach 
In the hall and stairs
  • keep floors and stairs clean to avoid trips and falls
  • use stair gates for young children and mak sure there is a smoke alarm in the hallway 
In the bedroom 
  • never smoke in bed
  • use locks or safety catches on upstairs windows
In the living room 
  • use a fire guard to stop sparks from fires
  • don't overload plugs or leave wires across the floor
In the garden or doing DIY
  • wear strong and long trousers
  • keep sheds liced
  • use a circuit breaker with electric tools 
Emergency numbers
  • Police, Fire and Ambulance: 111 (non emergency), 999 (emregency)
  • a family member or friend