Hazardcheck Virtual Tour — Bedroom
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Protect yourself and your family from home health hazards
Shorten blind cords
There is a possible strangulation or entanglement hazard for babies and young children who have access to looped or long blind and curtain cords. Cut the cords short when blinds are fully down or when curtains are fully closed or use a clip, clothes pin, or a big twist tie to keep the cord high and out of the reach of children.
Ventilate fumes
Some building materials and products can give off gases, such as formaldehyde, that are respiratory irritants. When doing renovations, painting or varnishing, keep the work area well ventilated.
Turn it down
Exposure to loud music or other sounds can cause permanent hearing loss over time. The loudest noise from consumer products comes from personal stereo systems that combine headphones or earphones with portable music players. The players might be radios, or devices that play compact discs, cassettes or stored music files such as MP3 players. If someone a metre away must shout to be understood, the sound levels at your ears may be hazardous. Turn down the volume and limit your exposure to loud noise.
Watch product recalls
Health Canada works with industry and the public to help prevent product-related injuries and to promote safety and the safe use of children's products - stay on top of health risks by checking Health Canada advisories and recalls.
Get a CO alarm!
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a harmful gas that has no colour, smell or taste. Install a CO alarm certified by a certification body that is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. The alarm will have a certification mark on it such as CSA, UL, Intertek ETL, etc.. It will have an audible alarm to warn you of high CO concentrations in your home. The most important place to install an alarm is in hallways, outside of sleeping areas.
Repair leaks
Water damage can promote the growth of moulds, which are harmful to your health. When there is a leak or water damage, it is important to repair it promptly and to dry the affected area thoroughly.
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Turn it down
Exposure to loud music or other sounds can cause permanent hearing loss over time. The loudest noise from consumer products comes from personal stereo systems that combine headphones or earphones with portable music players. The players might be radios, or devices that play compact discs, cassettes or stored music files such as MP3 players. If someone a metre away must shout to be understood, the sound levels at your ears may be hazardous. Turn down the volume and limit your exposure to loud noise.
Ventilate fumes
Some building materials and products can give off gases, such as formaldehyde, that are respiratory irritants. When doing renovations, painting or varnishing, keep the work area well ventilated.
Repair leaks
Water damage can promote the growth of moulds, which are harmful to your health. When there is a leak or water damage, it is important to repair it promptly and to dry the affected area thoroughly.
Shorten blind cords
There is a possible strangulation or entanglement hazard for babies and young children who have access to looped or long blind and curtain cords. Cut the cords short when blinds are fully down or when curtains are fully closed or use a clip, clothes pin, or a big twist tie to keep the cord high and out of the reach of children.
Watch product recalls
Health Canada works with industry and the public to help prevent product-related injuries and to promote safety and the safe use of children's products - stay on top of health risks by checking Health Canada advisories and recalls.
Get a CO alarm!
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a harmful gas that has no colour, smell or taste. Install a CO alarm certified by a certification body that is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. The alarm will have a certification mark on it such as CSA, UL, Intertek ETL, etc.. It will have an audible alarm to warn you of high CO concentrations in your home. The most important place to install an alarm is in hallways, outside of sleeping areas.
