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FIRE
SAFETY - ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
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SMOKE
DETECTORS & ALARMS
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the smoke from a fire that kills most people. A smoke alarm in your house could save your life! Smoke Alarms are battery operated and will make a loud noise to wake you up if there is smoke around. Check the batteries in your Smoke Alarms twice a year. |
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If your Smoke Alarm does not work - the silence could be deadly!
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sleeping person cannot smell smoke and is incapable of detecting a fire.
Smoke alarms are an essential early warning system that help save lives by waking occupants and alerting them to the dangers of fire and smoke. Smoke alarms are inexpensive and can by easily installed. For minimum protection, install a smoke alarm outside each bedroom or sleeping area in your home. If you live in a house with more than one level, install a smoke alarm on each level. Some types of smoke alarms can be interconnected to each other, so that if one alarm sounds the other alarms are also activated. Houses with a children's sleeping area need interconnected alarms linking to an alarm near an adult's bedroom. Studies have shown that 85 percent of sleeping children do not wake to the sound of a smoke alarm. A smoke alarm that's not working is useless and provides a false sense of security. Once a week - test the alarm by pushing the test button with a broom handle to ensure it beeps. At least once a year - change the batteries using the battery type listed on the alarm. Do it when you adjust your clock for daylight saving. |
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INSTALLATION
OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
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On a Ceiling - Smoke Alarms should be located in the centre of the ceiling. If this is not possible, position the alarm 300mm from any wall or cornice. |
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On a Wall - Smoke
Alarms should be positioned 300mm to 500mm from the ceiling.
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On a Sloping Ceiling - Locate the Smoke Alarm 500mm - 1500mm from the highest point. |
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Avoid Drafts - Never position a Smoke Alarm near a window or door where drafts can effect the sensitivity of the Smoke Alarm. |
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Dead Air Spaces - These are areas that trap hot air and will prevent smoke reaching the alarm. |
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FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
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Password
for using portable Fire Extinguishers
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Pull the Pin. | |
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Aim Low - Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. | |
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Squeeze the handle. | |
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Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until the fire is out. |
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Never endanger your life - remember that fire extinguishers are designed for small fires only. |
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Always be sure to test the fire extinguisher before using on a fire. |
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Always choose a fire extinguisher that is suitable for both electrical and flammable liquid fires. |
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Be sure that the extinguisher you purchase has the Australian Standards Association Insignia. |
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Secure your fire extinguisher in a safe place where a fire can not cut off your escape. |
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For further information on fire prevention and safety please go to:
http://www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au
"Support Your Local Fire Brigade"