Fire risk factorsΒ
Previous fires.
Burns on carpets, furniture or clothes.
Evidence of unsafe candle use.
Poor quality/damaged wiring
History of falls
Dementia
Evidence of mobility difficulties
Hoarding disorder
Decision making difficulties
Carelessness with smoking and smoking materials
Careless with cooking practices
Alcohol/drug use
Home oxygen user
Sensory impairment (hard of hearing/deaf)
Unsafe use of electrical equipment β overloaded sockets/extension leads, unsafe use of portable heaters i.e. too close to combustible materials.Β
Hoarding can have significant detrimental effects on physical and mental health, and on general hygeine. It increases the risk of a fire occurring and makes it more difficult for people living within the property to evacuate safely. Fire can also spread to neighbouring properties if the level of hoarding is severe or if flammable items such as gas containers are being stored. It also poses a high risk to emergency workers when attending the scene.Β