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Heating Fire Prevention and Safety Pictographs

These pictographs will help you to overcome literacy barriers and communicate 911 and first aid messages with pictures to high-risk populations.

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Place portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn.
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Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface and keep them and their electrical cords from things that can burn.
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Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip.
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Keep oxygen tanks at least 5 feet from a heat source, open flames or electrical devices. Never use a candle, match, lighter or other open flame near medical oxygen.
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Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings. Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Pour water on the ashes.
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Do not use your stove to heat your home.
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