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Carbon monoxide poisoning Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide can cause health problems before you even notice that it's present. Breathing it in reduces your body's ability to carry oxygen in your blood. Exposure to the gas can cause carbon monoxide poisoning (CO poisoning) and can be dangerous to your health....Continue reading

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Fuel and Other Flammables If its easy to ignite and burns quickly, its considered flammable. Flammable substances may be a liquid, solid or gas. Products must be handled carefully theyre not just flammable, theyre poisonous and/or corrosive as well! Commonly used flammable products:... white gas kerosene gasoline butane propane lighters and lighter fluid fire extinguishers helium tanks propane tanks cooking oil Why it matters Flammable materials dont just cause fires they can also release poisonous gases and vapours into the air as they burn. As for combustible products, they can produce dangerous chemicals including carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxides. If youre pouring flammable liquids down the drain, youre creating a fire hazard and potentially contaminating marine environments. And pressurized flammables, such as helium and propane tanks, can explode when heated, causing injury to persons and property. What you can do 1. Plan ahead Heres a great rule of thumb when it comes to flammables: Dont need it? Dont buy it! Avoid the need to store flammable products by sharing any excess with neighbours or friends who might have an immediate use for the product. 2. Store it safely Flammable materials should live in non-breakable, tightly-sealed containers. Store them in a well ventilated, temperature-controlled area the ideal location is separate from your home. Avoid storing flammable products in your basement, utility room or attached garage. Keep them away from electrical equipment; open flames and heat sources (including the furnace and dryer); and away from direct sunlight. To avoid dangerous interactions, dont mix flammables. And lastly, use caution when storing them in close proximity. 3. Dispose of it properly Throwing away flammable materials with your regular garbage? Think again. This can create a risk of a fire or explosion that could harm sanitation workers, equipment, infrastructure and the environment. Regional waste management authorities offer drop-offs and collection events that accept fuel and other flammable products found in your home. Find your nearest drop-off site. Lubricating, crankcase, gear oil, and transmission fluid can all be brought to any oil retailer, free of charge. (As for oil filters, they should be thoroughly drained, tied in a plastic bag, and disposed of in regular garbage.) Find your nearest drop-off location. If you want to prevent spills, fires and explosions, you must transport and dispose of flammables properly. To transport flammables to a drop-off location: Place products in non-breakable, tightly-sealed containers. Place containers upright in open-topped boxes (not in plastic bags). Ensure all valves are closed on propane tanks. Put the boxes in the trunk of your car or securely fastened at the back of a truck. Make sure your vehicle has plenty of ventilation so fumes do not build up inside. Do not leave flammables in your vehicle for any amount of time.

There are several kinds of ticks in Nova Scotia, but only the blacklegged tick carries the bacteria and virus that cause tick borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. Ticks like moist and humid environments and can be found in or near woods, shrubs, leaf litter, long grass, urban parks and gardens. They are very small, which makes them hard to spot and their bites dont hurt, which makes it difficult to know when youve been bitten. Tick-borne illnesses are preventable by taking...Continue reading

Don't Get Left In The Dust Cecilia has started working in construction. Her job includes using power tools to cut through drywall, wood flooring, and cement blocks. Although each of these tasks represents a small part of her daily work, they all expose her to airborne dust. Even when the tasks are brief, multiple short exposures to construction dust can result in ill health and harm Cecilias lungs. Learn more about the dangers of dust, and how Cecilia and workers like her ca...Continue reading

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