Lighter Safety Measures
Lighters are handy tools that we use every day for igniting things like cigarettes and lighting candles and stoves. But if we are not careful accidents can happen. To keep yourself and your home safe, it is important to follow some simple precautions when using lighters. Here is a straightforward guide to help you stay safe in your daily life.
Appropriate precaution for lighters safety:
1. Avoid keeping a heated lighter in your pocket:
Before putting the lighter into the pocket or bag make sure it cools down properly. Hot lighters might burn you or start fires if they touch flammable stuff nearby.
2. Wait for complete extinguishing:
After lighting a cigarette keep in mind that the flame is completely out before you put it down. This helps prevent accidental fires.
3. Be mindful of your surroundings:
When you smoke you have to watch where you are and not smoke close to things that can catch fire easily like gas cans, dry leaves, or paper trash. Also not to smoke in bed or when lying on soft furniture to stop accidental fires.
4. Unnecessary Ignition:
To avoid the risk of overheating don’t light up the lighter for more than 10 seconds, continuous ignition leads to lighter damage which may cause burn injury, fire, or explosion.
5. Storage excessive quantity of lighters:
Do not keep the excessive quantity of lighters in the same place to avoid accidents.
6. Properly store lighters when not in use:
When not using the lighters keep them in a secure place and away from heat and sunlight.
7. Inspect lighters for damage:
Regularly check the lighters for any signs of damage like cracks or leaks and replace them if needed. Damaged lighters might not work properly and could be dangerous.
8. Use wind-resistant lighters outdoors:
When smoking outside recommended to only use wind-resistant lighters to avoid accidental burns from the flame due to strong gusts of wind blowing.
9. Proper Dispose:
Dispose of empty or damaged lighters safely to avoid environmental risks.
10. Avoid Misuse:
Avoid using lighters for unintended purposes. Each lighter is made for specific tasks and using them in the wrong way can cause accidents.
11. Keep lighters out of reach of children:
Keep all lighters out of reach and sight of children and locked in a high cabinet if possible.
12. Education and Training:
Educate yourself and others about lighter safety, especially in households with children or individuals who may be unfamiliar with proper usage.
