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Electric Blanket Testing
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Each year Fire Brigades are called to some 1500 fires caused by electric blankets. More than 20 people are killed and 250 injured in these fires.
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Using electric blankets safely: 


Of the people killed injured in these fires, many are elderly.  Help your elderly relatives or neighbours by making sure they know how to use their electric blanket safely.

  • Make sure that the blanket is laid flat.
  • Folding or creasing can damage the wiring and cause overheating.
  • Make sure that both the lead and the switch/heat control hang freely and that the electric flex is not twisted, coiled, laid across the blanket or tucked under the mattress or covers.
  • Make sure under blankets are securely tied to the mattress if they have tie tapes.
  • Check that the head of the blanket is not placed at the foot of the bed.
  • Make sure the blanket is switched off and unplugged BEFORE getting into bed unless it is marked as suitable for all night use.

In case of fire... call 999

GET OUT - GET THE FIRE BRIGADE OUT - STAY OUT