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CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS IN THE NORTH WEST ARE AN ELECTRICAL DANGER ZONE
IT should be a safe haven but the
average child's bedroom in the North West is buzzing with more
electrical gadgets than ever before creating a potential danger
zone, warns consumer safety charity the Electrical Safety Council.
Research commissioned by the charity has found that a shocking 79%
of 4 to 11 year olds in the North West now have their own TV in
their bedroom. And, over half of young children in the region have a
computer as well as games consoles or other electrical toys in their
room. 1 in 3 were revealed to have a mobile phone charging in their
bedroom.
Risks are increased because bedrooms rarely have sufficient power
points for the number of appliances, and overloading plug sockets
presents a very real fire hazard.
Phil Buckle, director of charitable affairs at the Electrical Safety
Council said that:- "We tend to be complacent about the
dangers of electricity but every year in the UK around 30 people are
killed and thousands injured through electric shock or electrical
fire.
With computers, games consoles,
mobile phones and a variety of multi-media equipment commonplace
even for primary school-age children, the average child's bedroom
could potentially contain more electrical appliances than almost any
other room in the house making it a high risk area, yet it's the
room in which children probably spend the most time unsupervised.”
Lamps, music systems, hair styling appliances, such as hair
straighteners, and clock radios were amongst other electrical items
commonly left plugged into the mains supply in children’s bedrooms.
Phil added:- “Parents need to be aware that with so many
electrical appliances surrounding their children the risks today are
much greater than when they themselves were children. We’re urging
parents to be alert to the dangers to minimise the risks.”
To help prevent electrical accidents in the home and keep children
safe, the Electrical Safety Council has the following advice:-
* Never overload electric plug sockets
* Avoid trailing electrical wires - not only are these a trip hazard
but they are more likely to become damaged potentially exposing live
wires
* Check plugs, sockets and cables regularly for signs of damage or
scorching
* Get into the habit of switching off electric games, computers, TVs
and other electric appliances before you go to bed
* Never put drinks or other liquids on or near electric appliances.
Water and electricity are a lethal combination
* Don't let children touch electric equipment while they are wet,
e.g. before drying-off after a bath or shower
* Make sure children understand how to use electricity and electric
appliances responsibly and safely
To help children understand more about electricity and keeping safe,
the Electrical Safety Council has a website
switchedonkids.org.uk
which includes a fun interactive house they can explore to alert
them to the dangers of electricity that could be lurking in their
home. There are also games and quizzes, as well as a section for
parents, which includes vital first aid information.
24 year old male rescued from the Sea at Ainsdale
Report by Paul Harrison
Coastguard Officer MRCC Liverpool
AT 9:10pm on Monday evening 30
June 2008, Liverpool Coastguard received a 999 call from a member of
the public on Ainsdale Beach reporting his friend had fallen of his
canoe and was unable to rite the craft. The Coastguard
where informed that he needed some assistance, Sefton beach ranger
service along with Crosby Coastguard Rescue team and Southport
Lifeboat were tasked to the Scene.
The male from Banks, was rescued 250 yards out to sea by the
Southport Lifeboat and returned to the shore to an awaiting
Ambulance. The male had been in the water for over 30 minutes and
has been reported as suffering the effects from the cold water. |
Hard Days Night Fashion Show in aid of The Field of Women Appeal
ON Thursday, 26 June 2008,
despite the torrential rain that was coursing flooding across
Merseyside, it was all systems go inside the Hard Days Night Hotel,
as Donna McCourt from Entourage PR put on another 'Mixing Business
With Fashion' event. This time the event was put on to raise vital
funds for the The Linda McCartney Cancer Centre's The Field of Women
Appeal. Dressed in Spring/Summer 2008 collection clothing from local
designers and retailers the models looked fabulous. What was even
more impressive was the fact that nearly all the models on the
runway where not in fact professional models this time. The event
seemed to go down well and after the event all the models and back
stage staff mixed with the audience and partied late into the night
at Kingdom Night Club. We will let the photos tell you the rest...
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