• Never use gas stoves or ovens to heat a home.
• Never use a coal grill, hibachi type, a gas lamp or a portable camping stove inside a house, tent or camper.
• Never use a generator, pressure washing machine, or other types of gasoline engines inside a basement, garage or enclosed structure even if doors or windows are open, unless the equipment has been professionally installed and has appropriate ventilation. Keep fans and exhausts clean, especially in places with strong winds. Trash raised through the air can obstruct ventilation lines.
• Never turn on a vehicle, generator, pressure washing machine or any other type of gasoline operated engines outdoors if they are close to open windows or doors because the exhaust gases might enter the enclosed spaces.
• Never leave a parked car running in an enclosed or partially enclosed space such as, for example, a closed garage.
Use your chainsaw correctly
• Operate, adjust and maintain your chainsaw according to manufacturer instructions. Check and adjust tension of the saw blade periodically.
• Wear appropriate protection equipment, such as helmets, safety glasses, hearing protection, heavy duty gloves and cut-resistant leg protection.
• Avoid contact with power lines.
• Never cut an object above your waist level.
• Ensure that people near you are at a safe distance while cutting activities are taking place.
• If you are using a chainsaw, be extremely careful to avoid electric shock.
• Be especially careful when cutting branches or bent, twisted and hanging trees, or trees trapped under another object, while strong winds are blowing. If the branch or tree suddenly becomes loose, it can hit anyone nearby.
Beware of dangerous material presence
• Call the fire department to inspect or remove chemical substances, propane tanks and other dangerous materials.
• If you must handle dangerous materials, wear protective close and other items (for example, a mask), if necessary.
• Wash your skin if you think you have been in contact with a dangerous chemical product.
• Wear insulated gloves and proceed carefully if you must remove the battery from a car. Even if the car has been covered of water, the battery could still have an electric charge. Avoid touching the acid that might have escaped from the car’s battery.
Avoid drowning risk
• Avoid being in places where moving waters are present, no matter their depth or speed in which they move. Do not drive on flooded roads. Carrs may be dragged by the water or break down. Respect warnings about water presence in streets ad roads.
• If you have to work in flooded places or near them, wear a life best. If you are trapped in a place where water level is increasing, wear a life vest or keep anything that helps you float handy.
Prevent fires
• If possible, instead of candles, use flashlights or another type of battery ilumination.
• If you use candles, make sure they are placed in safe candle holders and away from curtains, papers, wood and other flammable objects.
• Do not leave a lit candle unattended.
• During cleaning activities, make sure to have at least two fire extinguishers per task, at least 10A UL category.
Beware of gas leaks
• If you smell gas or believe there is a leak, leave the house immediately. Alert the emergency authorities and do not use the lights, matches, do not smoke or do anything that might produce sparks.
• Do not return home until told it is safe to do so.
Reduce extreme temperature related risks
• If you are working in water with temperatures under 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius):
o Wear rubber boots.
o Make sure that the clothes and boots have proper insulation.
o Take frequent breaks outside the water.
o Wear dry clothes as soon as possible.
• Prevent diseases caused by heat:
o Stay in air conditioned buildings.
o Take breaks in the shade or in fresh places.
o Drink water or non alcoholic liquids frequently.
o Wear light clothes, light colored and that are not tight.
o Perform outdoor activities during the coolest hours.
