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… grab bars and a raised toilet seat Special dietary needs Safety and security of your home Preparing your home with a … Health www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/natural-disasters-and-emergencies Island Health … visit PreparedBC at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency management/preparedbc . … Caring for …
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… water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a weakened … water for at least 2 minutes Store disinfected water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to … before drinking. You should notice a slight chlorine smell after the 30 minutes. If not, add another 2 drops. Let the …
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… waterborne infections, you start feeling sick 2 to 10 days after drinking infected water. You might have diarrhea, … chlorination, ozonation or ultraviolet light disinfenction. After primary disinfection is done, a low concentration of … are spread through feces A flood, earthquake, fire or other disaster has disrupted your drinking water supply You are …
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… drapes and carpets, and in personal care products. Cleaning agents, paints, lacquers and varnishes are … fan on or open a nearby window for at least 30 minutes after showering or cooking If water damage occurs, repair … them Do not carpet any area that is subject to moisture or flooding problems (such as certain basements) Regularly …
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… try to eat and sleep according to local time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well … an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply repellent 15 to 30 minutes after sunscreen. Products that combine sunscreen and … and caution Swimming Wade or swim only in pools filled with clean, disinfected water Do not swim in tropical waters, …
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… Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the outside Ventilate attic and … Empty drip pans regularly. Keep stagnant water sources clean and disinfected Do not use humidifying devices with … mould yourself. Make sure you wear household rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when …
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… you at a higher risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning unused buildings, and working on construction, … or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice or their … these specialized masks. Specialized masks are available at safety supply stores and some hardware and home building …
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… Owners are responsible to ensure their hot tub or pool is clean and properly disinfected to prevent the spread of … add chemicals to water and not water to chemicals. Follow safety instructions on the product label and safety data … problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations after using the pool or hot tub A fecal or vomiting incident …
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… on the size and nature of the spill, you can attempt to clean and dispose of the liquid mercury on your own (see … help (see contact information below). DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner or a broom/brush. This will contaminate your vacuum … for instructions on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family …
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… Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but precautions can be taken to reduce exposure. Removing, … precautions can help minimize the risk. Follow these safety tips when removing lead-based paint from walls, … all surfaces and to contain any dust during renovations or clean-up. If working outdoors, use drop sheets to catch any …
