Senior Safety
Household Heating Safety
§Keep flammables away from the house heater,     outside the residence
§Keep combustibles
3 feet away from
heat source
§Do not use aerosol cleaning products nearby
§Service home heating systems annually
Flammable liquids such as gasoline should be stored outside the residence, not in an enclosed area such as a basement or garage.
Storing any combustible objects within 3 feet of a furnace is a dangerous practice. where a home’s furnace and water heater are normally located. Attention to keeping flammables and combustibles away from pilot lights is becoming more important as our garages and basements fill up with personal belongings.
Home heating systems should be serviced annually.  Keeping them clean will make them last longer and reduce the risk of malfunctions that could result in a fire.
(Bridge)  What should we know about the dangers of cleaning products?