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Home Safety

Know the emergency numbers, what to do about a burst pipe, gas leak, power cut or fire, and how to prevent accidents at home.

  • Syllabus page 15

What you need to do

  1. Make a list of useful emergency telephone numbers and addresses to display in your home.
  2. Know what to do in the event of a burst water pipe, gas leak or electricity power failure in your home.
  3. Know what precautions you need to take and what to do if fire breaks out in your home.
  4. Be able to identify the common causes of accidents in the home and how they can be prevented.