candle safety

The following steps will help minimize your risk when you burn candles in your home.

Make sure all candles (to include glass or tin container candles) are placed on a heat safe surface.

Never leave candles unattended

Trim candle wicks to a height of 5-7 mm (1/4 inch) before lighting the candle.

Burn within sight, away from flammable objects, children and pets.

Never drop objects, like matches, into candles. Keep wax pool free of debris.

Keep burning candles away from materials that can catch fire (like curtains, decorations and clothing).

Do not leave candles burning with no one in the room.

Do not exceed 4 hours.

Stop candle when 1/2 inch remains. Do not touch while hot.

Extinguish all candles before you go to sleep.

Teach your children to be careful around open flames. Make sure they understand that candles are not toys, or something they can eat or drink.

Do not touch while hot.

Canadian Reference

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/your-health/products/candle-safety.html