Install a smoke alarm. If fire breaks out, chances of survival are twice as good if you have an alarm properly installed - most deaths occur at night and are caused by smoke inhalation while people sleep. Alarms are available from department stores, hardware and electrical stores and fire protection companies. If you already have an alarm, remember to maintain it - follow the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure there's a safety switch.
Safety switches prevent fatal electric shock.
They work by cutting off the power supply as soon as they detect a dangerous current. All houses built after 1991 have safety switches. If you don't have a switch, ask an electrician to install one. Make the kitchen safer Kitchens are a common place for accidents, especially burns and scalds. Don't let children play with electrical appliances even when they're unplugged - they may try to play with them when they're turned on.