Analysis of the effectiveness of the smoke alarm obligation – Experiences from practice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103263
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the effectiveness of the smoke alarm obligation to reduce the fire risk in residential/domestic applications. This aspiration to improve fire safety has led to the introduction of the smoke alarm obligation… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; alarm obligation; smoke alarm; effectiveness smoke ... See more keywords
Long-term follow-up of a community-based smoke alarm installation programme
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042293
Abstract: To the Editor: We previously reported the results of the 10-year follow-up of house fire-related deaths and injuries (HF-D/I) among residents of the 8134 programme houses versus the 24 346 non-programme houses in 36 census tracts… read more here.
Keywords: community based; smoke; smoke alarm; installation ... See more keywords
Smoke Alarm? Solid Fuel Use May Be a Risk Factor for Mortality and Disease
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DOI: 10.1289/ehp6257
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Keywords: fuel use; may risk; use may; alarm solid ... See more keywords
Age-Dependent Responsiveness to Smoke Alarm Signals Among Children.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-056460
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Although it has been established that smoke alarms have more difficulty awakening children from sleep than adults, no attempt has been previously made to characterize how smoke alarm responsiveness changes with age during childhood.… read more here.
Keywords: responsiveness; age; smoke alarm; tone ... See more keywords