Environmental Health

Lesson 6: Environmental Health Issue Prevention

Smoke Detectors

• The purpose of the smoke detector is to alert residents of a potential fire.
• Its alarm is set off in the presence of smoke or heat.
• It is important that each unit be properly installed and maintained.
• In the event of unwanted recurring alarms, DO NOT remove the batteries from your smoke detector or disconnect it. Instead, try these tips:

• When the alarm is accidentally set off, fan the area around the detector with a magazine or ventilate the area by opening a window or turning on a fan, until the smoke chamber is clear.
• Clean your smoke detector every time the battery is replaced. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.
• If you hear a chirping sound from your detector or the red light is not working, DO NOT IGNORE IT. This is a warning signal that it needs new batteries. Replace the old ones immediately.

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