Half the deaths and one-third of the
injuries resulting from electric heater fires occur at night when family members
are asleep and
the heater unattended.
 Be certain the heater is turned off when family
members leave the house or are sleeping.
Avoid using extension cords unless absolutely
necessary. If you must use an extension cord with your electric heater, make
sure it is marked with a power rating at least as high as that of the heater
itself. Keep the cord stretched out. Do not permit the cord to become buried
under carpeting or rugs. Do not place anything on top of the cord.
Locate the heater so it will not be knocked over or trap you
in case of fire. The heater should be placed out of
the path of traffic areas such as doorways and hallways and should be
placed at least 1 metre away from anything that might
catch fire such as clothing, furniture, curtains, etc.
Unless, designed as a wall heater, never place
heaters on cabinets, tables, furniture or the like ... the heater must sit on
the floor. Ensure you do not place heaters where towels or the like could fall
on the appliance and trigger a fire.
Never use heaters to dry wearing apparel or
shoes.
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