If you or someone in your home smokes, you need to take extra care to make sure you stay safe from fire.
NEVER
- Never smoke in bed.
- Never leave lit cigarettes, cigars or pipes unattended, they can easily overbalance as they burn down.
- Never tip your ash straight into a bin containing other rubbish.
- Never smoke if you are on oxygen therapy as it is dangerous.
ALWAYS
- Always use heavy ashtrays that can’t tip over easily and are made of materials that won’t burn.
AVOID
- Avoid smoking when you are feeling sleepy, as you could doze off and set fire to the furniture.
- Avoid letting ash or cigarette ends build up in an ashtray.
REMEMBER
- Remember, smoking materials such as cigarettes and cigars accidentally start almost 2,000 fires in the home every year.
Visit Living well Smokefree or see your GP for more information about the support available to help you quit.
E-cigarette safety tips
E-cigarettes are becoming more and more popular but just because they don’t have a open flame doesn’t mean they don’t get hot and doesn’t mean they are free from risk of fire.
NEVER
- Never leave e-cigarettes on charge unattended for long periods.
- Never mix components of different e-cigarettes.
ALWAYS
- Always use the charger supplied with your e-cigarette
- Always purchase your e-cigarette from a reputable source
- Always check the e-cigarette carries a UKCA or CE certification
REMEMBER
- Remember to test your smoke alarm regularly
- Remember to contact Trading Standards over any e-cigarette safety concerns
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