Heat your Home Safely this Winter!

Winter is almost here and that means the temperature outside is getting lower and lower!

To keep warm, people turn to either heaters… whether you use a gas or electrical heater you need to know how to heat your home safely…

-- Keep all children, pets and any flammable materials at least a metre away from the heater at all times.

-- Always make sure your heater is placed on a stable surface, and away from anything that can knock it over.

-- Inspect the heater’s cords to ensure that they are not damaged or worn.

-- Use the right fuel or you will most likely cause a fire!

-- Look for the safety logo on the back of the heater to make sure it is safety certified.

-- Teach everyone in your house how to use the heater properly.

-- Never use your heater in rooms where there is moisture, this means rooms such as the bathroom and the kitchen.

-- Always turn the heater off when you leave the room or go to sleep.

Using a heater is a great way to keep warm, BUT if they are not used in the right way they can also cause serious safety hazards!

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