Fire Safety

Household chemical safety

Many chemicals found in the home are potentially dangerous. These include cleaning fluids, garden fertilizers and pest control products, paint, petrol, swimming pool chlorine and many more.

Store chemicals safely

Many accidents occur due to unsafe storage practices and inappropriate usage. For a simple checklist on storing household chemicals safely see Safe chemical storage.

Dispose of old chemicals safely

There are a range of chemical products that must be disposed of correctly. For more information on what products you need to take care with and how to dispose of these items see Chemical disposal.

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