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Jackson Bureau Of Fire Safety Provides Tips On Spring Cleaning
JACKSON - The Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety is providing fire safety spring cleaning tips for hazardous household products.
Safety tips for propane tanks include: Never store extra fuel under or near your grill; when changing propane tanks, check the hoses and fittings for leaks and breaks; when your grill is not is use, ensure that the propane is turned off and the fire is out and store propane in a cool dry place with no risk of ignition.
Fire safety tips for home improvement flammable liquids include: Never store rags contaminated with flammable solvents such as wood stain, paint stripper and paint remover in a pile. Lay them flat to dry or put them in an airtight metal container outside of your home; Make sure that all flammable liquids are stored away from ignition sources such as pilot lights, water heaters, electrical appliances and open flames; Leave products in their original containers with the contents clearly identified on the label; and never store hazardous products in food or beverage containers.
For gasoline, the safety tips include: Always keeping in
mind that gasoline vapors are explosive; Never use gasoline around an open
flame, while smoking or while creating any kind of spark; Store gasoline in
approved containers only; Do not store or use gasoline in enclosed areas or near
pilot lights; Never store gasoline in the house. Use a detached garage or a
shed; do not try to extinguish a gasoline fire with water. Water will only
spread the fire. Do not use gasoline for washing automotive parts. Fumes can
ignite from an ignition source nearby.
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