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The kitchen
- Always place containers for water or boiling fluids at the back of hot rings
- Turn casserole pot handles inwards
- Do not leave hot plates on the edge of a table covered with a tablecloth which a child may pull on
- Pay attention to wires hanging from electrical equipment such as a water bath or steam cooking instrument
- Keep children away from the oven door and hot plates
- Some aerosol gases are inflammable. Do not use these close to a heat source
- Be aware of hot oil! If it catches fire, put out the flames by covering it with a lid or a wet cloth (where appropriate disconnect the fryer)
The living room
- Do not approach flames (chimney fires) and electric radiators with synthetic clothing
- Place electric radiators away from passage area and never cover them
- Do not leave an iron stayed on unattended
- Do not touch the bulbs and halogens until they are completely cooled down
The bathroom
- Do not allow children to enter a bath without checking the water temperature
- Prefer thermostatic mixers
Outside
- Keep children away from barbecues and use only compact firelighter
- When riding a motorcycle or 2-wheeled vehicle, be careful with hot exhaust pipes
- Always protect yourself before exposing yourself to the sun
