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Homeowner Safety (2)
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Ask a safety officer: gas and electrical flood safety
October 18, 2021
3 Minute read
Safety officer tips on how to prepare your home or workplace if a flood is imminent.
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Ask a Safety Officer: Outdoor electrical safety
October 15, 2021
3 Minute read
Looking to renovate your outdoor living space? Our electrical safety officer covers common outdoor electrical safety hazards and how to avoid them.
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Preventing ammonia release through design registration
October 23, 2020
3 Minute read
The design registration process can reduce the likelihood of three major problems that arise from an incident of ammonia release.
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Carbon monoxide 101: Who is most at risk?
September 30, 2020
2 Minute read
Carbon monoxide 101: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a danger to everyone, but did you know certain groups are more susceptible than others?
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Four safety tips for cabin renovations
July 13, 2020
3 Minute read
Before getting together for cabin renovations, or asking friends to do electrical work over beers, check out these renovation tips for cabin safety.
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6 common causes of electrical shock in the home
January 30, 2020
2 Minute read
Electrical shock at home can be caused by overloaded electrical outlets, exposed wires, damaged cords and much more. Take these precautions to stay safe.
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The 1 thing you must do before you excavate
April 5, 2019
2 Minute read
Digging without checking if there are buried utilities can have serious consequences. Get the facts and call before you dig.
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Spring home tune up tips
March 27, 2019
2 Minute read
Spring is here - which is a great time to consider having your gas-fueled appliances checked and "tuned up" to protect against carbon monoxide.
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Ask a gas safety officer: What kind of carbon monoxide detector should I look for?
January 2, 2019
3 Minute read
Here are the most important things to know when you are choosing a new carbon monoxide detector.
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