Gypsies and travellers
Smoke Alarms
DO:Fit a smoke alarm.
DO:Test your smoke alarm once a week and replace batteries immediately if needed.
DO NOT: Use cleaning products on a smoke alarm, either wipe it with a damp cloth or use a vacuum to clear dust from vents.
Carbon Monoxide
DO: Fit a carbon monoxide (CO) detector and test it once a week. Replace the batteries immediately if needed.
DO NOT: Block Air Vents
Electricity
DO NOT: Overload plugs. Using an adaptor with a lead is safer.
DO NOT: Run electrics from one caravan to the other
Gas & Heaters
DO: Ensure all gas appliances are Gas Safe installed.
DO: Ensure clothes are not left to dry next to heaters
DO: Turn gas off when not in use.
DO: Keep gas supplies away from heat sources.
DO: Keep gas supplies away from heat sources.
DO: When gas is in use, keep upright and secure.
Smoking & Naked Flames
DO NOT: Leave naked flames unattended.
DO NOT: put lighters or matches where children can reach.
DO NOT: Smoke inside it can be dangerous - smoke outside instead.
Cooking Safety
DO NOT: Ever try to extinguish an oil fire with water - it will explode.
DO: Be careful with liquids around electrics in the kitchen.
DO NOT: Put metallic objects into a microwave
DO NOT: Leave cooking unattended that a child could reach.
Outdoor Safety
DO: Ensure gas supplies are kept a safe distance away from your caravan.
DO: Keep your caravans six metres apart where possible to ensure any fire cannot spread from caravan to caravan.
