Safire Insurance Company recently treated us with pizzas for all our hard work and support, along with a survival kit box to get through those crazy days. Such a lovely surprise, thank you Safire Insurance!

Safety Around the Home Plugging in safely and correctly  Overloading a plug can cause a fire. A multi-plug adaptor will allow you to use as many appliances as needed without the risk of overheating.  Pulling a plug out by the cord can expose bare wires.

Electricity and Children When babies start to crawl or walk, extra care has to be taken that they do not harm themselves. Children are naturally interested in cords and plugs and their curiosity could lead to serious accidents. Here is some advice on how to make sure

Safety Around Your Home Electricity surrounds us – shaping the universe in which we live and driving modern society of which we are a part. It permeates the physical world completely. Thus, to know more about it and to understand it further is important. The first and

Access and Key Control Don’t allow strangers on your premises or in your house unless you have properly identified them, especially at night Ensure proper key control Identify house keys and keep in safe places not visible when not in use Keys to safes should be kept

Safety Precautions everyone should keep in mind! When not at home make sure all doors are locked and windows closed. Large dogs serve as a deterrent. A dog kept inside at night is an excellent warning system. Make neighbours aware if you going away and the length

 A few Communication Tips to keep in mind. Cells phones and telephone as alternative back up Telephone installed somewhere in house where it can be easily accessed Advice children that if they answer they not to indicate that there is no adult supervision   SAPS Crime Stop

Alarm Systems An alarm system connected to an armed response is a very effective deterrent. For a rural environment a panic button in the house and an alarm or siren on a roof which can be heard over a long distance, is a recommendation. It is also

Fire season is upon us, it is important to protect your assets! Reference table showing fire damage rating system and provincial contact information by the SA Forestry Magazine courtesy of SA Fire Insurance Company.  

Over the next few weeks we will be posting some useful tips on “Safety Awareness at Home” SECURITY TIPS FOR WHEN THE POWER GOES DOWN We need to adapt our security to be just as effective when there is no power and lights and alarm systems are