Electric heaters include oil heaters and fan heaters.

• Heaters have at least a metre of clear space surrounding them while in use.
• Heaters are plugged directly into a wall socket.
• Clothing and other items are not left to dry on top of heaters.
• Watch children around heaters making sure they are at least a metre away from the heater.

• If the heater doesn’t light straight away, turn it off then try again. Don't let the gas build up before trying to relight it.
• Heaters have at least a metre of clear space surrounding them while in use.
• Gas hose shows no sign of damage or wear.
• Fresh air is coming into the house while the heater is in use.
• Has been serviced within the last 12 months.
• Clothing and other items are not left to dry on top of heaters.
• Watch children around heaters making sure they are at least a metre away from the heater.

Pop a reminder in your calendar to get your fireplace cleaned before you light the first fire of the season.

• The chimney flue has been cleaned in the last year.
• A fireguard or spark guard is always used when the fire is lit.
• Matches and lighters are kept out of reach of children.