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Safety in the home

How to prevent having a fire in your home, and what to do in the event of a fire.

Smoke alarms and assistive technology

Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and other technologies.

Smoke Alarms
Carbon Monoxide
Cooking Safety

Cooking and appropriate storage advice.

Cooking
Electricals

Overloading sockets, electrical appliances, Lithium Batteries and handheld devices.

Electricals
Lithium-ion Batteries
Candles
Candles
In the garden

Burning of rubbish, barbecues, bins and outdoor spaces. 

In the garden
Medication and Medical Devices
Emollients
Medication and Medical Devices
Smoking and E-Cigarettes
Smoking and E-Cigarettes
In an emergency
Escape Plan
Preparing For Emergencies
Safety in the community

Advice for when out and about in the communities of West Yorkshire and beyond. 

On the road
Road Safety
Wildfires
Wildfire Safety
Water
Flood Awareness
Water Safety
Celebrate Safely

Celebrate safely all year round. This page is your toolkit for enjoying celebrations safely throughout the year. 

Celebrate Safely

Celebrate safely all year round. This page is your toolkit for enjoying celebrations safely throughout the year. 

Celebrate Safely
High-rise Buildings

High-rise buildings are designed to resist fire and stop the spread of smoke.

 

High-rise Building Safety
High-Rise Safety
Businesses, Landlords and Workplaces

How to prevent a fire from starting in the workplace, and what to do in the event of a fire. Helpful advice for both small and large business owners, and landlords.

Businesses

Guidance on fire safety law, risk assessments and how to keep people safe from fire on your premises. 

Business Fire Safety Awareness Tool
Building Regulations
Fire Protection Policy and Guidance
Commercial Fire Alarms
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Automatic Fire Alarms
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Risk assessments

Advice on how to complete risk assessments and find a risk assessor, for small businesses to large.

Building Regulations
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Fire Risk Assessments
Tenants and Landlords

Advice for tenants and landlords

Landlords
Fire Protection Policy and Guidance
Rented Homes
Environmental Enquiries
Petroleum and Explosives

Information for holders of Fireworks/Explosives licences

Petroleum and Explosives
Fire Protection Policy and Guidance

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