According to statistics, a fire breaks out in our country every five minutes. Hourly, one person dies in the fire, and about twenty receive serious injuries and burns.
The main cause of fires is that people simply do not know the fire safety rules. The memo, by the way, should be known to everyone. Hence the careless handling of fire, the use of faulty electrical equipment, and the violation of elementary safety rules during the operation of household appliances.
When the cold season comes, people begin to actively use heaters. A memo on fire safety measures for some is contained in the instruction manual, which is sometimes forgotten. As a rule, at this time of the year, most of the fires occur precisely due to improper use of the device.
What can not be done when operating electrical equipment?
- Use electrical appliances in conditions that do not meet the requirements in the manufacturer's instructions, or with a malfunction, and use electrical wires and cables with damaged or missing insulation.
- Install home-made inserts if the fuse fuse is blown. This causes the entire wiring to overheat, which ultimately causes a short circuit and, as a result, a fire.
- Paint or wallpaper open wiring.
- Use damaged switches, sockets or ammunition.
- Cover lamps with flammable lampshades.
- Use heaters if thermostats, which are provided for by its design, are absent or faulty.
What else can not be done?
As the fire safety memo states, it is also not allowed to include several electrical appliances with high power in one outlet so that there are no overloads and overheating.
Very often, ignition of a combustible material, which is close to electrical appliances that are turned on and left unattended, also becomes a cause of fire.
The heating devices included in the network must stand on non-combustible heat-insulating supports.
Before leaving home for a long time, be sure to remember that a fire safety memo must be respected. Therefore, check and make sure that all devices have been turned off.
Do not forget that safety is the key to your well-being, as well as preserving the life of your family and friends.
What to do to avoid a fire?
1. Do not leave unattended sources of open fire and household appliances included in the network.
2. Do not use electrical appliances that have a malfunction or you made them yourself.
3. Do not clutter the escape routes, the hall in the apartment and the approaches to the guards and fire hydrants.
4. It is strictly forbidden to smoke in bed, especially if you are drunk.
5. Try not to give a large load on the network.
6. Do not leave children alone, do not let them play with fire, keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.
7. Do not store flammable objects or flammable liquids on the balcony or loggia.
Fire safety memo if it was not possible to avoid a fire
1. When you notice the first signs of a fire (smell of burning, flames, smoke, etc.), isolate the room (close all windows and doors), immediately call the fire department and give the exact address.
2. As the fire safety memo says, you must immediately leave the place of ignition and turn off the electricity and gas. The front door also closes tightly.
3. It is strictly forbidden to use the elevator during a fire. This can be life threatening.
4. Warn neighbors about the start of a fire. Help the elderly, the disabled and children leave the life-threatening area.
5. Before firefighters arrive, start to extinguish the fire yourself, if possible, but do not forget about personal safety.
6. If you do not have the opportunity to evacuate, then take the following measures: isolate the room from smoke and fire by sealing the narthex with a damp cloth. You can breathe in a room with smoke only through a damp cloth that tightly closes your mouth and nose. If the room is very smoky, then you need to move only on all fours or crawl. In addition, you should go to the window so that firefighters can see you.
7. Never open or break a window unless absolutely necessary.