News 5 SURE YOU STAY SAFE IS TO HAVE A HOME FIRE SAFETY VISIT


New helpline for tenants


A HELPLINE has been set up for any GHA tenants with concerns after the tragic fire in a London tower block in June. We have been working hard


to reassure people of our robust safety approach in all our multi- storey blocks. But if you still have concerns, call us on 0800 561 5656.


Please be assured:


•The materials and systems used in our multi-storey investment programme meet, and in many cases exceed, Scottish building standards and regulations for this type of property. The systems used are designed to stop fire spreading and are made with non-combustible materials.


tay safe at home


He added: “If you hear a smoke alarm going off, don’t just ignore it. Chap the door, look through the letterbox if you can’t see smoke. “If you think there’s a fire in your neighbour’s home, phone 999 and get to a place of safety. “If you have an older neighbour, ask if


they need help. Offer to test their smoke alarm – they might not be able to reach it. “That helps keep everyone safe.” A home fire safety visit takes no more than half an hour It can be set up for that same day – or within a couple of days. Phone 0800 0731 999, text ‘FIRE’ to 80800 or visit www.firescotland.gov.uk


Follow this vital advice to stay safe


FOLLOW these tips to make sure you stay safe at home.


• Get a free home safety visit – call 0800 0731 999


• Make sure you have a smoke alarm and it works. If you don’t, call us on 0800 4797979 or speak to your housing officer


• Don’t leave rubbish or bulk items lying about communal areas – it’s dangerous


• Always put cigarettes out properly in an ashtray


• Switch off electrical appliances at the


wall when you leave your home or go to bed.


• We carry out daily patrols in our multi-storey blocks with our local staff identifying and acting on any safety issue. This includes any fire risk.


• These daily checks are supplemented by annual inspections by our technical staff, maintenance of all fire- fighting equipment and quarterly inspections by the fire service.


• We have a very close working


relationship with Scottish Fire and Rescue with one of their officers seconded to work with our housing staff to minimise any risk of fire in or around our homes.


• We are listening very carefully


for any additional safety recommendations or advice from the authorities as a result of the London fire and will take any necessary actions.


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