Self Assessment

Home safety self-assessment test

Find out how safe you are at home.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service covers ten Local Authorities in South Wales: Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport,  Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan. You can check your Local Authority here.

If you live in these areas, take our quick and easy test!

Self Assessment

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1 Raising the Alarm/getting help if there’s a fire.

Remember if there’s a fire ring 999

Smoke Alarms SAVE LIVES - get them, fit them, test them
Question 1.
Do you have working smoke alarms?

Note: If you don’t have working smoke alarms we will give you advice at the end of the test #TestItTuesday

2 Cooking Safely

Never leave COOKING unattended
Question 2.
Does anyone cook after drinking?
Does anyone use a chip pan?
Has your oven, grill, microwave or extractor fan got a build-up of fat, oil or grease?
Is your toaster or kettle under a kitchen wall cupboard or shelf?

3Smoking safely

Dispose of cigarettes safely
Question 3.
Does anyone in your home smoke?
Does anyone smoke in bed?

For information on how to stop smoking, please visit: https://www.helpmequit.wales/

4Electrical Safety

switch off and unplug appliances every night
Question 4.
Do you switch off electrical items and plugs before going to bed?
Do you charge mobile phones, tablets, laptops, e-cigarettes or leave air fresheners in overnight or when you are out of the house?
Do you leave the washing machine, tumble dryer or dish washer on overnight or when you are out of the house?
Do you use extension leads?

For more information on Electrical safety please visit: https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

5Heating your Home Safely

Question 5.
Do you have a fan, ceramic, gas or paraffin heater?
Do you dry clothes on or in front of heaters or in front of an open fire?
Do you use a wood burner or open coal fire?
Do you get your chimney swept regularly?

6Using Candles Safely

Question 6.
Do you use scented candles, oil burners or incense sticks?

7Do you do a Bedtime Check?

Make an escape plan
Question 7.
Do you have an escape plan, so that everyone in the house knows what to do if the smoke alarm goes off during the night? Are hallways, stairs and landings kept clear enough to allow safe and easy escape? Would people in your home be able to escape through all exit doors and without having to search for a key?

8If there’s a Fire do you have an escape plan?

Help us to help you. Be safe at home
Question 8.
Does anyone have mobility difficulties and would anyone need assistance to leave the home in the event of a fire?
Does anyone have a mental health illness and would anyone need assistance to leave the home in the event of a fire?
Does anyone take medication that would prevent them from hearing a smoke alarm?
Does anyone have a hearing impairment that would prevent them from being woken by a smoke alarm?
Does anyone have a visual impairment and would be unable to escape in the event of a fire?
Does anyone consume alcohol or use social drugs that would prevent them from hearing a smoke alarm?

9People in your Home

Help us to help you. Keep your home safe
Question 9.
Do you live alone?
Is anyone in your home under 5?
Is anyone in your home over 65?
Does anyone at the property use oxygen at home (for example for medical purposes)?

For more information on Fall Prevention in the home please visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/fitness/falls-prevention/

10Fires in the past

Question 10.
Have you ever had a small or large fire in your home?
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