HAZARDS IN THE HOME
THEFT
335,700 breakins were recorded in 2009 to 2010.
Money is most commonly stolen.
19% is jewellery
18% is firearms.
203,700 households were victims of an attempted breakin
In 48% of breakins property was damaged.
WIND
Regularly checking your roof for corrosion, rotten timber, termite attacks and loose fixings, will prevent structural damage in the events of severe winds.
ROOF
11% OF ELECTRICAL FIRES
The second common area electrical fires start is the roof.
BEDROOM
25% of deaths
7% of reported home fires started in the bedroom. These fires caused 25% of home fire deaths.
14% OF ELECTRICAL FIRES
The most common area electrical fires start is the bedroom.
BATHROOM
BAD PLUMBING
A showerhead leaking 10 drips/minute can waste almost 2,000 litres a year! That’s enough water to wash over 60 dishwasher loads
OFFICE
LIVING ROOM
4% OF FIRES
Only 4% of home fires started in the living room, family room, or study.
STRUCTURE
FIRES
2110 structure fires in homes per year due to natural gas.
KITCHEN
42% OF FIRES
At 42% the majority of home fires in Australia start in the Kitchen.
11% OF ELECTRICAL FIRES
The third common area electrical fires start is the kitchen.
LAUNDRY ROOM
LEAKS
A tap leaking at the rate of one drip a second could waste more than 12,000 litres of water a year.
DEADly GAS
43 deaths due to natural gas on average each year.
STUDY
ENTERTAINMENT ROOM
Property
Damage
Direct property damage in Australian homes caused by Gas leaks costs $59 million annually.
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