Luton Borough Council
Oxygen, mobility scooters and smoking
Oxygen
If you have to use oxygen to help with your breathing please follow these guidelines:
- do not go near any naked flames such as candles, or other heat sources, whilst you are using
oxygen – you must keep it at least 2 metres, or 6 ft away - always store oxygen cylinders upright
Mobility scooters
Mobility scooters are extremely flammable. If you have, or are intending to get one, please let
your housing officer know as there may be storage difficulties within your flat.
your housing officer know as there may be storage difficulties within your flat.
If you have a mobility scooter please note:
- scooters must never be stored in communal areas, but must always be stored in the flat
- batteries must be recharged safely and not left unattended when they are charging
- only electric scooters are allowed in council blocks
- service the scooter regularly
- we strongly recommend you get insurance for your scooter
Smoking
Cigarettes, roll ups and cigars cause more deaths by fire than anything else. You can help
prevent this by:
- never smoking in bed
- using a proper heavy ashtray that won’t tip over easily
- making sure that all contents of the ashtray are fully out before tipping them into a bin
- never leaving lit cigarettes, roll ups or cigars unattended
If you use electronic cigarettes please do consider the following safety advice:
- always follow the manufacturer’s advice on safe charging, use and disposal
- keep the device away from flammable materials when it is charging including near to bedding or soft furnishings
- charge it on a flat stable surface such as a table away from cluttered spaces
- don’t leave the device unattended or over the recommended charging time - there have been cases when electronic cigarettes have exploded
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