Home Safety Competition Answers

The answers were...

Q1:

  • If you smell gas what service should you call and what telephone number do you contact them on?
    Answer: National Gas Emergency Service - 0800 111 999

Q2:

  • Gas appliances should be serviced at least once a year. This should be done by an engineer registered with?
    Answer: Gas Safe formerly known as CORGI

Q3:

  • Why should you never play near or climb on a electricity pylon?
    Answer: You could get electrocuted or even killed.

Q4:

  • Where is the Stop cock located in your home (this is the tap used to turn on and off the water supply as it enters your home?
    Answer: Usually, under the sink in the kitchen or in the bathroom or under the stairs.

Q5:

  • Wordsearch contained five things that can be classed as a fire hazard in the home
    Answer:

wordsearch

Q6:

  • If you have a fire in your home and there is a lot of smoke why is it best to crawl along the floor?
    Answer: The air will be cleaner

Q7:

  • If you go on holiday name one thing you should to keep your home safe?
    Answer: There are several appropriate answers to this question but we were looking for one of the following:
    • cancel papers
    • cancel milk
    • close all windows
    • don't leave garden tools out
    • don't leave valuables on view.