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Appliance and Electrical Fire Safety Pictographs

These pictographs will help you to overcome literacy barriers and communicate appliance and electrical fire safety messages to high-risk populations.

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Clean out the lint filter before you use your dryer.
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Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord with a major appliance – it can easily overheat and start a fire.
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Keep lamps, light fixtures and light bulbs at least 3-feet away from anything that can burn. (Furniture, bedding, curtains, clothing and flammable or combustible gases and liquids).
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Avoid putting cords under rugs and carpets, across doorways, or where they can be damaged or frayed by furniture.
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Keep ladders at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines.
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