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Starting your car to let it warm up in the garage is perfectly safe.

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Starting your car to let it warm up in the garage is perfectly safe.
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Vehicles, BBQs and generators all release carbon monoxide (CO) when in use, which can cause poisoning if too much of the gas builds up in the air. Never leave the car running, use a BBQ or a generator in the garage even if the door is open, and make sure the door between the house and the garage is well sealed.

Vehicles, BBQs and generators all release carbon monoxide (CO) when in use, which can cause poisoning if too much of the gas builds up in the air. Never leave the car running, use a BBQ or a generator in the garage even if the door is open, and make sure the door between the house and the garage is well sealed.

The best place to store fuel containers and gas-powered equipment is outside of your home (like a shed or garage).

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The best place to store fuel containers and gas-powered equipment is outside of your home (like a shed or garage).
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Fuel containers and gas-powered equipment should ideally be stored in a building not attached to your house. If you live in an apartment or condo, consult with your landlord or condo board for where to store these items.

Fuel containers and gas-powered equipment should ideally be stored in a building not attached to your house. If you live in an apartment or condo, consult with your landlord or condo board for where to store these items.

The best way to dispose of leftover paint is by:

a) Sealing and throwing the cans in the garbage
b) Pouring the paint down the drain
c) Taking it to a hazardous waste depot
d) Putting the cans in the recycle bin

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The best way to dispose of leftover paint is by:
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Never pour paint or other household chemical products down the drain or put them in the garbage or recycling bin. Follow municipal guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste. Proper disposal will help prevent contamination of soil, air and water.

Never pour paint or other household chemical products down the drain or put them in the garbage or recycling bin. Follow municipal guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste. Proper disposal will help prevent contamination of soil, air and water.

Leaks in your roof, foundation, or walls can be harmful to your health.

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Leaks in your roof, foundation, or walls can be harmful to your health.
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Water entering your home can lead to mould growth which can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, and make asthma symptoms worse. Make sure the roof and walls of your home do not leak or have cracks and ensure the ground slopes away from your foundation.

Water entering your home can lead to mould growth which can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, and make asthma symptoms worse. Make sure the roof and walls of your home do not leak or have cracks and ensure the ground slopes away from your foundation.

Only wood-burning fireplace chimneys need to be cleaned or inspected annually.

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Only wood-burning fireplace chimneys need to be cleaned or inspected annually.
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Both gas and wood-burning fireplaces should be checked and cleaned every year to ensure that there is no blockage or build-up so that pollutants are properly vented outside of your home.

Both gas and wood-burning fireplaces should be checked and cleaned every year to ensure that there is no blockage or build-up so that pollutants are properly vented outside of your home.

Air pollution can increase your risk of stroke.

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Air pollution can increase your risk of stroke.
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AQHI scale

Outdoor air pollution can affect more than your lungs; it can also affect your heart and circulatory system as well as other organs, especially in people at risk. Pay attention to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The higher its number, the greater the risk.

AQHI scale

Outdoor air pollution can affect more than your lungs; it can also affect your heart and circulatory system as well as other organs, especially in people at risk. Pay attention to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The higher its number, the greater the risk.

What should you do when the outdoor air quality is poor?

a) Close all the doors and windows
b) Use a good quality air filter in your home
c) Use an air conditioner
d) Use a portable air purifier to filter particles
e) All of the above

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What should you do when the outdoor air quality is poor?
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All of these actions will help to keep poor outdoor air from entering your home. But if you do not have an air conditioner and there is extreme heat, contact your local health or emergency authorities to learn more about where you can stay cool and safe.

All of these actions will help to keep poor outdoor air from entering your home. But if you do not have an air conditioner and there is extreme heat, contact your local health or emergency authorities to learn more about where you can stay cool and safe.

What should you know before buying bug spray?

a) Whether it is safe for children.
b) What insects it works against
c) The maximum number of applications suggested per day
d) All of the above

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What should you know before buying bug spray?
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Always read the product label on insect repellants. Proper use can prevent diseases that are spread by mosquitoes (West Nile) and ticks (Lyme disease).

Always read the product label on insect repellants. Proper use can prevent diseases that are spread by mosquitoes (West Nile) and ticks (Lyme disease).

Purchasing pesticides from an online retailer is perfectly safe.

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Purchasing pesticides from an online retailer is perfectly safe.
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Many online retailers sell products that are not allowed in Canada, or in your municipality. Only use a pesticide that is authorized for use in Canada and check that it complies with your local bylaws as well. If it does, read the label carefully and be sure to follow the directions.

Many online retailers sell products that are not allowed in Canada, or in your municipality. Only use a pesticide that is authorized for use in Canada and check that it complies with your local bylaws as well. If it does, read the label carefully and be sure to follow the directions.

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