Electric Blankets Safety Leaflet

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Electric blankets safety leaflet. They are unsafe for people with parkinson s diabetes or any paralysis. Seniors may get burned by an electric blanket and should discard one that s over ten years old. According to columbia university 99 percent of all electric blanket fires are. Key policies in wales welsh wales.

Key policies in northern ireland. 99 of which are believed to be caused by blankets over 10 years old. Buying an electric blanket. Key policies in wales.

Testing your electric blanket. Electric blankets account for over 5000 fires a year in the home and you can prevent these by taking. Your electric blanket should carry the british standard kitemark and the. We recommend that you follow our simple steps when purchasing using.

Contact the manufacturer to see if they carry out tests and how much a test would cost it is sometimes cheaper to buy a new blanket. Always buy new second hand blankets may not be safe. Our manifesto for the 2019 general election. But be careful don t risk a fire.

It can even be left on the bed all year round or loosely folded and stored in a cool dry place. Electric blankets can be dangerous for seniors with cognitive issues like dementia or alzheimer s or for those who are incontinent. Your guide to a safer smarter home. New electric blankets include safety features such as a rheostat control that reduce the risk of fire and burns.

Welsh electrical blanket safety leaflet. Safe disposal of blankets. Electric blankets cause more than 5 000 fires a year. Electric blankets due to system upgrades and key preventative measures required for covid 19 on how we manage orders we may be a little slower on getting your order to you.

Have your blanket inspected by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician every three years. This leaflet will help you stay safe and warm in winter and reduce the number of unsafe electric blankets being used in homes. Currently we re estimating 10 14 working days delivery time.