Hot Plate and Space Heater Safety

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Hot Plate & Electric Skillet Safety Tips

• Only use hot plates and electric skillets on the countertop.
• Keep a one-foot circle of safety around them; clear of anything that can catch fire.
• Turn off when not in use.
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking; stand by your pan.
• Teach children to keep three giant steps away from any cooking appliances.
• Have a pot cover nearby to “put a lid” on a fire; then unplug the hot plate safely.
• Plug hot plates and electric skillets directly into the wall; do not use extension cords or power strips.
• If the device trips the breaker or blows a fuse, stop using it right away and call an electrician or ask your landlord.
• Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Learn more.

Space Heater Safety Fire Safety Tips

• Plug space heaters directly into the provided electrical supply.
• Do not use extension cords or power strips.
• Keep space heaters three feet away from anything that can catch fire (bedding, furniture, newspapers, etc.).
• Do not move heaters from where they have been placed by the technician.
• Teach children to stay three giant steps away from the heater.
• Do not put anything on the heater; do not put clothes on the heater to dry.
• Turn space heaters off when you leave the house or go to bed. Do not leave running unattended.
• Space heaters are designed for temporary use only, not to replace central heating.
• If the device trips the breaker or blows a fuse, stop using it right away and call an electrician or ask the landlord to do so.
• Do not tamper with the generator.
• Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Learn more.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

• Make sure there are working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and outside each bedroom.
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly and change batteries twice a year, when you change the clocks for daylight savings time.

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