AdviceKit has put together a list of links to other websites with information about safety in the home:
Around the home
Information on things like:
- how to prevent accidents while doing DIY
- avoiding problems caused by dangerous chemicals
The government provides information on the Direct Gov site
on safety around the home
The BBC
DIY safety
Products and Services
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has information about Consumer Safety including laws and regulations about product safety and fireworks and information about product liability, safety awareness and safety of services.
Children
Keeping you home and garden child-proof.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust
Has a list of downloads with lots of leaflets about different aspects of child safety at home
The Royal Horticultural Society
Has information about potentially dangerous garden plants (this is a pdf document)
The Department of Trade and Industry
Has information about child products safety regulations
Older People
Older people are statistically more vulnerable to falls and injuries while at home. If you are a person over 50 and you want some advice about how to protect yourself against injuries in the home and how to feel more secure at home, check out the link listed below:
Help the aged
Housing and home safety
Fire safety
Ensure your home is not a fire hazard.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Fire safety tips
'Fire Kills'
The Government's website with information about fire safety around the home
The National Fire Safety Charity for Children
Fire safety advice aimed at children
Home security
How to improve your home security.
Manchester City Council
Tips for making your home more secure and security help for vulnerable owner occupiers
Crime Reduction
Home and property security advice from the government
National Neighbourhood Watch Association
Information for landlords
If you are a landlord there are certain duties you have to carry out to make sure the property you are letting is safe.
Manchester City Council
Landlord accreditation information about standards they must meet to get accreditation
The Health and Safety Executives
Has a leaflet about gas safety information for landlords (this is a pdf document)
Lancaster City Council
Furniture regulations
Asbestos
Asbestos was used as a building material in Britain between the 1940's and 1980's. If you breathe in the fibres it can be a cause of cancer. You may be at risk if you are doing building work and come into contact with asbestos.
Manchester City Council
Get advice from the Environmental Health Department (Manchester residents)
The Environment Agency
Asbestos Information
The Health and Safety Executive
Information about asbestos and different factsheets about asbestos
Gas safety
If you are unsure whether gas appliances in your home are safe, you need to get advice as soon as possible.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Website with lots of information about carbon monoxide
Gas Safety Regulations (Statutory Instrument)(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
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Information Provider:
Manchester Advice
Date Reviewed:
14 October 2008
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