October 2016 dates

• Monday 3rd – Oxford
• Tuesday 4th – Banbury
• Wednesday 5th – Wallingford
• Thursday 6th – Abingdon
• Friday 7th – Witney
• Monday 17th – Wantage
• Tuesday 18th – Bicester
• Wednesday 19th – Henley
• Thursday 20th – Oxford
• Friday 21st – Chipping Norton

How to book your free test

To book your safety check appointment call 01865 815 000 option 4 or email: communityengagement@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Pre-booked appointments only on a strictly first come first served basis

2016 partners

• Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service
• Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards
• Cherwell District Council
• West Oxfordshire District Council
• South Oxfordshire District Council
• Vale of White Horse District Council
• Age UK Oxfordshire
• Witney Rotary Club

Why do electric blankets fail their test?

• Because they were over 10 years old and had no safety features built into the controller.
• Because of a leakage of voltage to the surface of the blanket.
• The elements were able to move around inside the blanket with the potential to rub together and cause a short circuit.
• Elements were not secured within the blanket and were exposed to the surface.
• Power lead fasteners were broken and unable to be secured.
• The surface of the blanket was worn, exposing the elements.