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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2000-05-24, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000. PAGE 17. Info makes shoppers aware of garage sale dangers Every year garage sales are held in towns and cities across Canada. People often shop for bargains at these sales; however, the bargains could be dangerous. Safety standards exist under the Hazardous Products Act for certain consumer products, including many children’s products. Everyone holding a garage sale is responsible for ensuring that products, whether new or used, meet all safety standards. Remember, the next time you are planning to hold a garage sale, think safety. You could be held responsible if someone suffers an injury because of a product bought at your garage sale. The following is a partial list of products that must meet safety standards under the Hazardous Products Act. Blyth teen works with paramedics “Lights, sirens, and action!” My name is Tyler Stewart and I am 17. I am in Grade 12 and attend F. E. Madill • Secondary School. This year I was fortunate enough have opportunity to take part in the 'operative education program. My co-op placement is at Wingham and District Ambulance Service. I work with the paramedics. to the co- the • Baby Gates • Baby Walkers • Car Seats • Children’s Sleepwear • Cribs and Cradles • Protective Sport Equipment • Playpens • Strollers • Toys/Lawn Darts Baby Gates Baby gates that have large diamond-shaped openings and a ' large “V” at the top can no longer be sold in Canada. Children can get caught in these openings and strangle. Baby Walkers Baby walkers with wheels should not be sold or used due to the risk of serious injury from falling down stairs, from entanglement in power cords and from increased access to hot surfaces. Some of my daily tasks around the department are doing equipment checks. These equipment checks include the defibrillator, 02 kit, trauma kit, and the drug kit. I also do vehicle checks and clean the ambulances. One thing I have observed is that paramedics and hospitals work at two speeds fast and very fast. The main purpose of a paramedics job is to provide reassurance, comfort and medical treatment until patient(s) can receive doctors care and attention. The co-op program allows and helps students to decide what career they want to pursue after they graduate from school. It helps students to gain valuable work experience that will benefit and prepare the students for today’s Car Seats Car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard and carry the compliance label stating the size of the child for which the seat is designed. Detailed instructions and all straps and parts, including the tether strap, must be present. Seats that are cracked or broken must not be sold. Before reselling a used car seat, check with Transport Canada (l- 800-333-0371) to find out if the car seat has been the subject of a recall or repair program and have the seat repaired before selling. Do not use a seat older than the manufacturer’s recommended date. It is important to know the history of any second hand seat as it should not be re-used if it has ever been involved in an accident. competitive working world. Co-op also teaches students the need for responsibility and a positive attitude needed at the workplace. When I graduate from high school I would like to attend community college. However, I would like to study police foundations. I am not ruling out though the career of someday becoming a paramedic. I feel that my co-op placement at the ambulance department is very beneficial towards police work. I sold in Canada must meet safety have seen and have a good idea of how paramedics work at accident scenes and other scenes where police would be involved. The staff at the ambulance department have been very friendly and helpful. I would like to thank my supervisor Kevin Sholdice and the rest of the Wingham staff. Children’s Sleepwear Loose garments including nightgowns, bathrobes, baby doll pyjamas and loose pyjamas are especially flammable if made of cotton or cotton blends. These garments should be made of polyester, nylon or polyester/nylon blends to meet the flammability requirements set out in the regulations. Cribs All cribs sold in Canada must meet safety requirements set out in regulations by the Federal Government in September 1986. All cribs sold or imported into Canada prior to that date are considered unsafe and dangerous; their sale is illegal and they must be destroyed. Cribs with visible signs of damage, missing parts or missing instructions and warning information must be avoided. Cribs complying with the regulations must have printed on them or affixed to them information that identifies manufacturer and the date manufacture. It is also very important that mattress to be used in the crib is not higher (thicker) than 15 cm (6 in.) and that it fits snugly along the four sides of the crib. Protective Sport Equipment Protective equipment that is old or has visible signs of damage should never be used and must be discarded. Hockey helmets and face protectors the of the standards set by CSA International. In addition, they should not be used if previously subjected to a major impact, if subjected to intensive use over two consecutive seasons, if older than five years or if showing any signs of damage. Bicycle and rollerblading helmets are designed to protect the head against a single impact. In addition, because of their light weight, they are relatively fragile. When purchased secondhand, these products are likely not to offer proper head protection and should be avoided. New bicycle and rollerblading helmets certified to meet recognized safety standards are relatively inexpensive and are well worth the investment. Playpens Some older playpens may have protruding bolts that can catch on a child's clothing, or may have worn or faulty mechanisms on the folding sides of the playpen. Check Health Canada's website as well as the manufacturer’s or call for a list of recalled playpens. If the playpen you are buying has been recalled, be sure the problem has been corrected. Playpen mesh must be small mosquito type. If the mesh has large open holes it won’t meet current standards and could be an entanglement hazard. When buying a folding playpen, ensure that all locking mechanisms work and setup included. Strollers Carriages and before 1985 may safety standards. The stroller must come with a lap belt, or some safety restraint that is solidly attached to the seat or frame. Ensure the brakes are in working order and the wheels are solidly attached. Toys/Lawn Darts If your toys are in poor repair or broken, they are not safe. Toys with sharp edges or points or those with loose eyes or noses are potential hazards. Toys with small parts are not suitable for children under three years of age. It is illegal to sell lawn darts with elongated tips in Canada. instructions are strollers made not meet current Business Directory Large & Small Trucks I fridgecarts - piano dollys- ; moving blankets Complete Selection of Cars ! 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