Tips for fire safety

Most people ignore that fire is the third leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States.Every day there may occur more than 130 workplace fires .However, many of theses accidents could have been prevented if they only had a plan and mastered some common sense. Following I will suggest some tips for fire safety.

The number one tip is that to make sure all family members know what to do in the event of a fire. In a fire, timing is very critical. Don't waste time getting dressed, don't search for pets or valuables. Just get out! Set up a way for everyone can realize the accident has occurred like screaming, pounding on walls, yelling "fire"!

If a fire happens in your home, you have to get out fast! Be sure that everyone knows at least two escape exits, the doors and windows from every room.Prepare for a fire emergency by sitting down with your family and agreeing on an escape plan. Decide on a meeting place outside where everyone will meet after they escape the fire. Have your entire household practice your escape plan at least twice a year.

Smoke detectors is useful especially when the family is asleep. It can alert you to a fire in your home in time for you to escape the blaze. Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home, including the basement. Test detectors every month, following the manufacturer's directions, and replace batteries once a year, or whenever a detector "chirps" to signal low battery power. Make sure your alarm works at all times! A non functional smoke detector can't save your life or your family's. Replace detectors that are more than a years old.

Never leave cooking unattended. Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles. Turn pot handles inward on the stove where you can't bump them and children can't grab them and burn themselves. If grease catches fire in a pan, slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames and turn off the heat. Leave the lid on until cool. For more safety tips and products visit http://www.homesecuredot.com