Home Safety - Kitchen Safety

  • Never leave the stove or grill unattended;
  • Make sure that you know where to turn off the electricity, gas or water supplies in an emergency;
  • Don't have electrical flexes trailing across the floor or over hot or wet areas. Try to organise things so that appliances are situated close to a socket;
  • Arrange your storage so that you can reach items you use often without straining. It is safer to store heavy items lower down;
  • Flooring should be non-slip and easy to keep clean;
  • Good lighting is important in the kitchen, and if you have poor eyesight, strong colour contrasts on worktop edges and any steps can also prevent accidents;
  • Saucepans with glass lids enable you to see what's happening inside without raising the lid and risking a scald;
  • Ensure that there is a clear, heat resistance surface next to the hob top where you can put down hot, heavy dishes as soon as you take them off the heat;
  • Ensure that saucepan handles are not hanging out over the hob; or over hot surfaces as they could be knocked off or become hot.

The council provides a range of information on Home Safety. For further information, please contact the Housing Team: housing.services@tmbc.gov.uk, 01732 876395 or via SMS text message on 07781 482959.

The housing team provides a range of services to help everyone with housing issues. This includes giving advice to those who are homeless or in housing need. In addition, the Council provides advice and assistance to those in Private Sector Housing, as well as working with other agencies to ensure that new affordable homes are provided in the Borough to meet local housing needs.

Print this page? printer icon
Last updated: 11/06/10 at 09:13:30
Office use only: 1044/2010-10-03