There are many reasons to celebrate throughout the
year.
We want you to stay safe while you celebrate, so
follow our simple tips and have a great time!
Fireworks
Visit our new fireworks
safety pages and get useful information on staying safe at
displays.
Overheated oil or fat in chip and grill pans are the main cause of
kitchen fires. A moment’s distraction could lead to a serious
fire.
- Never fill a pan more than one third full of fat or oil
- Never leave the pan or grill unattended when the heat is
on
- Never put food into a pan if the oil begins to smoke. Turn off
the heat and leave the oil to cool, otherwise it could catch
fire
- Clean hobs regularly to prevent a build up of fat
If a pan does catch fire:
- Don’t move it – it could cause burns and scalds, which last a
lifetime
- Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so, but never lean over
the pan to reach the cooker controls
- Never throw water on to a pan of oil, this will only make it
worse
- Close the kitchen door on your way out to limit the spread of
the fire
- Get out, stay out, call 999
Candles
Candles can catch fire if:
- They are left unattended
- They are in an inappropriate holder
- They are placed too close to clothing and furnishings
These simple tips will help you use candles safely:
- Tealights and nightlights in foil containers need to be placed
in another suitable holder, as they can melt through plastic
materials. Tealights burn for four hours, nightlights for about
eight hours, increasing the amount of heat given out.
- Never leave a burning candle in a child’s bedroom
- Keep candles out of draughts and away from furnishings and
clothing
- Keep candles and matches or lighters out of reach of
children
- When re-lighting candles, trim the wick and extinguish it if it
starts to smoke
- If using more than one candle allow 100mm between each one
- Never burn a candle right down into the holder
- You increase the risk of fire or injury if you move a candle
when it is lit
- Always put votive and scented candles in a glass or metal
holder as they liquefy to release their fragrance
- Be aware of the risk to clothing when celebration candles are
in use
- In the garden, keep children and pets away from garden candles
and lanterns
Whatever the occasion, whatever the time of year, enjoy
your celebrations safely.