CANDLE SAFETY
What is the fuss about candles?
Candles are actually a growing cause of fire. Every year people are killed and
injured because they were careless with one; learn how to be careful with
candles. Candles mark special occasions and create a special atmosphere. They
also bring fire into your home, so treat them carefully.
Guidelines:
Don't leave them burning:
Extinguish candles before you leave a room. Never go to sleep with a candle
still burning. And never leave a burning candle or oil burner in a child's
bedroom.
Don't move them when they're burning:
Extinguish candles before moving them. Also, don't let anything fall into the
hot wax like match sticks.
Keep children and pets away:
Candles should be out of reach of children and pets.
Keep clothes and hair away:
Where there is a possibility you could lean across a candle and forget it is there,
put it somewhere else. You do not want to set fire to your clothes or your hair.
Don't put them under shelves:
It is easy to forget that there is a lot of heat above a burning candle. If you
put it under a shelf or other surface then it can burn the surface. Make sure
there is at least three feet (one metre) between a candle and any surface above
it.
Position them away from curtains:
Do not put candles near curtains, other fabrics or furniture and remember to keep them away from draughts.
Use a snuffer or a spoon to put them out:
It is safer this way as blowing candles out can send sparks and hot wax flying
Double-check they are out:
Double check to make sure candles are completely out as they can smoulder and start a fire.