Manage your home Home safety

Useful advice to help you and your family stay safe in your home.

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Fire safety

How to protect your home from fire, including how often to test your smoke alarm.
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Fire safety in shared buildings

With so many people living under one roof, we've got extra fire safety precautions for flats.
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Gas safety

What to do if you smell gas and how to protect your home from carbon monoxide.
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Electrical safety

How to use electricity safely at home and what to do if there’s a power cut.
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Water safety

How to prevent legionella at home and what to do if you have Legionnaires’ disease.
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Asbestos safety

What you should do if you have asbestos in your home and how we make sure you’re not at risk.
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