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Katılım Aralık 2020
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The Province of British Columbia recently announced expanded occupational cancer coverage for B.C. firefighters. Eight additional cancers are now covered, meaning B.C. now has the most comprehensive firefighter cancer coverage in Canada. (1/2)
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#DidYouKnow cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires in BC? Stay safe in the kitchen! 🍳Stay in the room when cooking anything on the stovetop ⚠️Stay alert and awake – alcohol and some drugs can make you sleepy 🫗Never pour water on a grease fire; smother it instead
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Keep the kitchen safe this holiday season. 👨‍🍳Keep the stovetop free of clutter and items like potholders, towels and bags that could catch fire ⚠️Stay alert while cooking. You may not be fully alert when tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs or medications (1/2)
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Keep the season merry and bright – use candles safely during the holidays. 🐕Keep children and pets away from lit candles 🧯Always extinguish candles before going to bed or leaving the room (1/2)
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Home for the holidays? Review your fire escape plan. ↔️Make sure everyone knows two ways out of every room 🦯Keep aids like glasses or canes within easy reach while sleeping 🚪 If you are staying with friends or family, familiarize yourself with the exits (1/2)
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👶Make sure all matches and lighters are kept safely out of reach of children 👨‍🍳Don’t hold children while cooking or carrying hot food (2/2)
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Keep the children in your life safe while sharing holiday magic. 📏Keep kids 1 m away from fireplaces, heaters and cooking appliances 📄Include children who are too young to evacuate on their own in your home escape plan (1/2)
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Keep festive decorations fire safe. 📏Keep decorative items 1 m away from heat sources and lit candles 🪟Make sure decorations do not block doors or windows 🔌On decorations that plug in, check cords and plugs for signs of wear or damage #HolidayFireSafety #WinterFireSafety
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Holiday safety includes working smoke alarms. 🗓️Test smoke alarms monthly 🔟Replace smoke alarms every ten years 🏨Check for working smoke alarms if you stay somewhere away from home 🚨Make sure everyone staying with you understands the sound of the smoke alarm and how to respond
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Don’t let the holidays go up in smoke – if you smoke, do it safely. 🏡Smoke outside and encourage others to do the same ⚠️Ensure you are alert when lighting smoking materials 🔥Don't leave open flames unattended 🪴Don't dispose of smoking materials in garbage cans or plant pots
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