Did you know that half of all accidental dwelling fires are caused by faulty or careless use of electrical appliances?  Electrical Fire Safety week runs from 23rd – 29th January 2012 and we are providing ‘top tips’ in the run up to that week to help keep you safe.  With Christmas now over you may be lucky enough to have received computer games, laptops, hair straighteners and other electrical items as gifts.  Even though they are new it is important to check the instructions as using them incorrectly could cause them to fail and possibly start a fire.

TOP TIP – The Electrical Safety Council has produced a 'Home Electrical Safety Check’ App which takes you through a quick, visual check of your home to ensure it’s electrically safe.  The App highlights potential dangers in each room and explains how to resolve simple, non-technical problems.  Where more serious electrical issues are flagged, people are advised to use a registered electrician. 

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