At long last the summer months are here! After the cold and wet weather throughout winter, it is time to enjoy the sun, and the outside spaces around your home and in our communities.
Enjoying your barbecues this summer
If you are getting your barbecue fired up this summer, take care to stay safe from the fire risks. From charcoal to gas to disposable barbecues, there are different steps you need to take to stay safe and avoid fires starting and ruining your time in the sun. Take a look at our advice for staying safe when having a barbecue.
Gardens
Whether you are a keen gardener or just love to spend time outside, be careful of accidents. Common incidents in gardens include from using gardening tools, slipping or tripping on unstable or damaged surfaces, or children having accidents when playing outside. Read our advice for staying safe in gardens.
Keeping communal areas safe
If you have a communal area where you live, it is important you do what you can to keep yourself and others safe, which includes reporting any issues you spot as soon as you notice them. This can include problems you notice with fire doors. Take a look at our advice for helping to keep your communal area safe from fire and other risks.
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