14 Tips To Stay Safe At The Cottage and Campsite This Summer
Posted on July 13, 2019 | by Fusia
Stay Safe At The Cottage and Campsite This Summer
Whether your idea of the good life is forging a path in the woods or power-boating around a lake, you can take steps to ensure the season gets off to a great start. John Marshall of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority offers tips to help you stay safe:
At the cottage:
Check burners and the exhaust systems of your appliances for blockages or obstructions – such as insects, rodent nests, rust fragments or debris – that could lead to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) inside your cottage.
Have your propane or gas-fired appliances such as stoves, refrigerators and heaters inspected and repaired by a TSSA-certified technician.
Replace batteries in your CO and smoke alarms; test them to ensure they work properly.
Check your barbecue for fuel leaks by applying a 50/50 solution of water and dish soap over connections. If bubbles appear, you may have a fuel leak.
Remember barbecues are approved for outdoor use only and should not be stored (unless propane cylinder is removed) or used inside any structure.
At the campsite:
Arrive with enough daylight for a safety check. Look for broken glass, sharp objects and hazards such as poison ivy, bees and ants.
Ensure that open fires are permitted by local and provincial authorities. Clean up the fire pit and cut back branches or brush that may have grown too close.
Use only paper or kindling when starting a fire. Be sure the fire is in an open area, well away from flammables and other natural combustibles. Never leave a fire unattended.
Keep propane or kerosene appliances outside the sleeping area. Remember that camp heaters are for outside use only.
Fuel-related tips:
Gasoline has only one purpose – to fuel an engine. Using it for anything else can lead to risk of fire, explosion or life-threatening injury.
Use only approved fuel containers or cans for gasoline transportation and storage. Look for the Canadian Standards Association or Underwriters Laboratories symbol.
Store containers in a detached garage or shed, well away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Transport propane cylinders in an upright position. Keep them well secured and well ventilated in the vehicle.
Find more information at tssa.org.
(Source: NewsCanada)
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