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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1969-10-02, Page 10When fire is discovered, even though it appears to be small, don't delay, but Dial Seaforth 527-1100. Don't panic! Speak slowly and dis- tinctly, giving your name and lo- cation. If a rural fire, give Name, Township, Lot and Concession, lo- cation of fire and best route from Seaforth. Do not leave the telephone until you have given all the necessary infor- mation. If a rural fire, alert your neighbors and at the same time.request thein to bring water in any container available at the time. If possible, stress the necessity of keeping roads dear for passage of fire truck. When the truck arrives at the scene of the fire, the Fire Chief is in full command.' .JOHN F. SCOTT, Fire Chief, Town of Seaforth. Frayed electric wiring, clutter and rubbish, faulty heating units: these are just a few of the things that can start a fire in 41i11: HUR IXPOSIT0114 SEAFORTH, otrr„ OCT. Z, 190 Fire Prevention — Week — October 6-12 In Private Dwellings, Apartments, Flats- One way to get' out! Remember, it isn't the name but rising. smoke and gas ,,that threaten safety in a tall build- ing. If fire break.* out in your suite, call the Fire Department immediately. Report Location. LeaVO and close the, door be- 'hind you. Sound fire alarm in corridor. Leave floor by stair- way. Don't use the elevator. If there's .a fire elsewhere, stop what you are doing, turn off all appliances. Check cor- ridor' for smoke. If clear, close door and leave by stairway. If the corridor is filled with smoke making it impossible to leave, remain in your suite. This may be the safest spot in a fire resistive building. Plug all vents and cracks around doors. Wet a towel for face protection. Fresh air from• outside at- tracts the spread of fire. Open the window slightly at top and bottom to signal your position. If there's a balcony, stand on it, closing the door behind you. Await rescue instructions. A man decided to remove stains from the floor with gaso- line. The pilot light on the hot water heater was out and he stopped to light it. Fire flashed six feet to the pan of gasoline. Ignorance of fire hazards such as flammable liquids results in scores of needless deaths and injuries each yerir. Don't add your family to the toll. The fuse is the watchdog of electrical fire safety. Use only 15 amp size. in household cir- cuits. Never a penny or a hair- pin. The wiring should be checked; the furnace and smoke pipes, cleaned each year. Don't litter basement, garage, attic, or closets with paper and junk. Check for smouldering butts lodged in upholstered furniture before going to bed and provide plenty of large ashtrays for smokers. If you don't, you may wake up and find life and happiness threatened by a fire that could easily have been avoided. According to Harold W. Jack- son, President of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association, one out of every five Workers in Ontario will suffer an on-the- job injury during 1969. To reduce and eliminate these injuries is the tremendous job facing employers, who in 1968 paid in 112 million dollars plus to the Workmen's Compen- sation Board to pay the bills for over 300, 000 incidents. Even though 80 percent of ates2f_a_Yery...rnimar__ nature, involving medical aid only, in many instances it was only luck that a more serious injury did not occur. To help combat this needless human' suffering and waste of millions of dollars, which has a direct bearing on the economy and those things we all purchase, the L A. P. A. is once again spon- soring a change-of-pace Octob- er Safety Campaign to give safety a shot in the arm in the more than 50, 000 factories and retail stores in the province. In 1968, seventy-eight per of L'A. P. A. member firms has an injury-free record for October and this year they are 'shooting for a minimum goal of at least eighty-five percent of their membership. Theme of the-campaign is Safety Is No Accident. •. The I. A. P. A. is a non-profit organization of Ontario manufac- turing and retail employers that provides consulting and educat- • ional services on matters of ac- cident preventio,n and industrial hygiene. With the emphasis on Oct- _ober the area Accident Prevent- ion Association suggests themes for every day of the month. No. 1- You put safety in high gear when you buckle your „safety belt. No 2- Your eyes can never be replaced. If your work re- quires eye protection; use it. No. 3- Untidy work habits cost limbs and lives. •Don't leave tripping hazards for others to fall over. Remember the Safety Drive slogan. No. 4 -MoSt industrial accidents• could, be avoided. Before you start to work, think first. about • 'your safety. It pays. No. 5. -It may take a little extra effort to put on the protective equipment that may save your life, but it is worth it No. 6- Avoid industrial injury. Learn and follow your firth's safe Work methods. No. '7- When you wear safety rootwear and something strik- es your protected toes, there is no, injury. Wouldn't you agree that Safety Is No Accid- ent? No, 8- Before repairing or adjust- ing machinery, make sure the power is off. No. 9- The minute you may save in by-passing an important .safety rule, may be your last. No. 10-No amount of wishing or praying will bring back your sight, once it•is lost. Don't leave it to chance, Wear your industrial eye protection No. 11-If you don't know how to perform your work safely ask someone who does. There is. no better time than now to learn the safety habits that will serve you all your life.. No.12- A sensible driver wears his seat belt, drives defensiv- ely, observes road courtesy, What sort of driver are you? No, "13- Practise safety, and -.you'll be safe. Trust to luck, and you may be lucky. Or then again, you may not. No. 14- "Lock-out, Tag-out" is the safety rule if you, work with machinery. It is intend- ed for your protection, and your family's security. No. 15-Accidents happen quickly, give no warning. Be prepared- ' protect yourself from possible serious injury by wearing and using personal protective equipment. No. i6- During October, winds, sleet and wet roads mean extra caution is needed to bring you home safely. Your family is counting on you to drive defensively. No. 1'7- The Moon Trip was a great safety lesson, because it demonstrated to millions of TV viewers that- safety and efficiency are one and the same thing. No. 18- No one can be a really efficient worker, unless he or she is also a safe worker. How do you rate? No, 19- Who will ray the rent if yOu are seriously injured at work? You owe it to your family to act safely and avoid industrial injury. No. 20- It may be fun to play the. fool, but it is more fun to stay alive. Too many workmen in Ontario die needlessly from in- dustrial injuries. Learn and practise safety habits. No. 21- By observing care and forethought we can make it an accident-free month. Will you help? No_. 22- "Safety Is No Accident". That's the slogan the Indust- rial Accident Prevention Assoc- iation is using for its annual October Safety campaign in Ontario..You could say the same, thing another way. For instance, "If safe work meth- ods are used consistently, you'll have an efficient and safe op- eration". But we like, it the way it is. No. 23- Mote than,1, 000 indust- rial injuries occur each work- ing, day. in Ontario. Help re- duce this needless waste of Lives, time and money by practising safe work habits. No. 24- In order to avoid serious back injuries when handling material,..rnake'sure you lift correctly. Use your strong leg muscles, dOn't bend your back. No. 25- Safety, like success, must be earned. Learn the safe work methods for your job and practise the'rmazlaily. Your life is worth the effort. No. 26- Always signal, and make sure your signal is read, before moving potentially dangerous equipment or ve- hicles. No. 27- Always stay on the safe side of "Warning" and "Danger signs. No. 28- During October Safety Month, get the safety habit. It will serve you well, and it is the best insurance you can —gel-Mr-your fancily. No. 29- The risk of many-in- dustrial injuries can he avoid- ed by 'personal protective equipment. If you use it. No. 30- Is safety just a word to you? Start putting 't into.. action, now. Your famity will be glad you did. No, 31- During October, the Industrial Accident 'Prevent- ion Association' has been making a special effort to promote the cause of Iedust- rial Safety throughout the whole of Ontario. For the rest of the year, they will continue promoting safety among their more than 50, 000 member firms. Will you help? Grass fir-es-are-the-bane-of- country areas. Fighting them costs a pretty penny to the mun- icipality. Learn from the farmer that good fire prevention habits are a must since "round- the- corner 'Y'protectiou from a fire department is not available. Lightning - lighming rods should be well grounded. G..asoline,.., never refdel tractor or lawnmower inside or when the motor is still hot. ChimneN and heating ap- paratus - keep them in good repair, away from walls and furniture. Picnickers and campers should make sure fires are out when leaving. ovENTION EVERY WEEK Check your home against fire hazards WWI Awry THINK About Fire— - Wherever You Are 1. See that all wiring extensions are carried out by qualified and experienced wiring contract- ors. This insures final check-up by the Wir- ing Inspector of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of. Ontario. 2. Never use fuses larger than 15 amperes on branch circuits in your house. 3. Don't "plug" fuses by inserting coins behind them. The fuse serves similarly to the safety valve of a boiler. 4. Make' frequent inspection of flexible cords. 5. Don't hang any electric wire on nails. Don't -tack extension cords to baseboard or walls. 6. Keep, electrical heating devices away from ' combustibles. 7. Keep lamps away from clothing, paper, etc. B. Never use iron, toaster or lamps as bed war- mers. ELECTRICITY IS SAFE AND RELIABLE! When Proper Observance is Given to Thse Simple kules: 9. Install convenience outlets to avoid excessive , lengths of extension cords. Violation of These Rules, Resulting in Fire, May Invalidate Your Fire Insurance Policy for upgrading your domestic electric service with 'no maj- or • appliance requirement. SEAFORTH PUBLIC UTILITY .COMMISSION 11.1 S. BOX, Chairman Mayor FRANK SILLS D'ORLEAN SILLS, Commissioner WALTER SCOTT, Man.