Some safety hazards are more common during certain times of the year. As part of the SRP Safety Connection, we offer this list of suggestions to help you become more aware of seasonal safety hazards. An open oven door or lit stove burners can be dangerous and are ineffective as a heat source. Never use charcoal barbecues or propane gas heaters as an indoor heating source. Even though there is no visible flame, charcoal and propane emit deadly carbon monoxide gas and are not suitable for indoor use.
Candles are unsafe and ineffective as a heat source or main source of light.
Never leave candles lit in an unattended room or when going to sleep. When using a fireplace, make sure it is properly vented and that the chimney is cleaned periodically to avoid flash fires. Do not leave a fire burning when going to sleep. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets. Use of extension cords may lead to circuit overload and cause a fire.