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Disposing of Needles Safely [English] Permalink Public
Steps to guide safe community disposal of inappropriately discarded needles. (English) Colour
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264356Handling Hazardous Drugs and Waste at Home - Home Health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Some medications are good for you but can harm your skin if you touch them. You also need to be careful with your body fluids and waste while you are taking these drugs. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe when handling and taking these medications, and cleaning up bodily fluids and waste. (English) Colour
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257404Extreme Heat and Tips for Staying Cool [English] Permalink Public
Explains heat-related illnesses, who is at risk, what to watch for, and what to do. Gives tips for staying cool and safe in extreme heat conditions. (English) Colour
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267100Extreme Heat [English] Permalink Public
Some people are more affected by the heat than other. Older adults, infants and young children, those with chronic health conditions, and those taking certain medicines should take extra care. This describes the signs of illness and ways to prevent heat-related illness. (English) Colour
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267111Wildfire Smoke [English] Permalink Public
Some people are especially sensitive to the health effects of wildfire smoke. Older adults, infants and young children, people who are pregnant, and people with chronic health conditions should take extra care. This describes the effects of wildfire smoke and ways to reduce your exposure. (English) Colour
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267122Keeping Warm Indoors [English] Permalink Public
A person can get injuries from exposure to cold temperatures, even from just spending time in a poorly heated place. Here are ways to keep warm while keeping safe. Includes fire and carbon monoxide safety. Explains different cold injuries and how to treat them (chilblains, trench foot, frostnip, and frost bite). (English) Colour
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267286Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour
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267483Be prepared for summer heat (wallet card) [English] Permalink Public
A card with helpful tips for staying cool and healthy during the heat and poor air quality events in the summer. Note to staff: Please order the wallet card in colour. (English) Colour
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267479Extreme Heat and Using Fans [English] Permalink Public
Describes when and how to use fans to cool during extreme heat. Also, describes when it is safer not to use fans. (English) Colour
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268005Summer Heat Tips for Outdoor Worker Safety [English] Permalink Public
For all outdoor workers, this sheet explains how heat affects your health, why you are more likely to be affected, when you should stop working, what you can do to stay safe, what your employer is expected to do to keep you safe, and what to do when you see someone suffering the effects of heat. (English) Colour
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