Health & Safety
Fire Safety
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Ensure that everyone in your party is aware of the exits from the property
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Consider any difficulties you may have getting out, eg. at night you may need a torch to light your way; do you know where the keys are?
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Keep all exits clear of obstructions, eg. shoes and pushchairs
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If there are children or infirm people, plan how you will get them out
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Check for fire hazards before you go to bed – it takes longer to become aware of a fire when you are asleep
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Check barbeques and outside fires are extinguished before leaving unattended
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Check log burning stoves and open fires are extinguished or stove doors are shut before leaving unattended
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Use candles carefully – secured in a stable holder and kept away from curtains, fabrics and paper. Always extinguish candles when leaving the room or going to bed
If there is a fire, don’t tackle it yourself – get out, stay out and call 999
ELECTRICITY / Power Cuts
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What to do if the electricity goes off unexpectedly
The fuse box is located in the under stairs cupboard in the reading room.
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Check the fuses and trip switches (located in the Reading Room under-stairs cupboard)
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If any trip switches are in the OFF position, try to move it back to the ON position. If this works, the power will come back on
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If this doesn’t work and the trip switch moves back to the OFF position, there may be a fault with one of the appliances or house wiring circuits.
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If the fuses and trip switches are in the ON position and the electricity is still off, then there may be a fault with the main supply. Phone the UK Power Networks on 150 or 0800 316 3105 for advice. The postcode is NR23 1NN.
