Brookline Health Department
 

Holiday and Winter Safety Quiz


Winter is upon us and with it comes colder temperatures and weather hazards. It’s also a time of holiday gift giving and receiving. Take this quiz to make sure that you and your family stay warm and safe over the holiday season.

1. According to the Massachusetts State Housing Code, what are the minimum daytime (7:00am – 11:00pm) and nighttime (11:01pm – 6:59am) temperatures for your home?

A 65º F day, 60º F night
B 68º F day, 64º F night
C 60º F day, 55º F night
D 72º F day, 68º F night
E 70º F day, 60º F night

2. What is the best way to avoid Carbon Monoxide (C0) poisoning during the winter?

A Install a CO detector or alarm in the hallways near sleeping areas in your home.
B Make sure you never warm up your vehicle inside an attached garage.
C Have your heating system and chimney inspected and serviced each year.
D Open the flue when you use your fireplace.
E All of the above are correct.

3. Before allowing your child to play with a new toy that they have received as a gift you should:

A Make sure the toy is age-appropriate for your child.
B Read the instructions carefully and show your child how to use it properly.
C Check the government toy recall list to make sure that it is a safe toy.
D Not do anything if it is from a trusted source.
E a,b and c are correct.

4. How can you judge if the ice covering a river, lake or pond is safe to walk on?

A It appears to be thick enough
B There is sufficient snow cover.
C The temperature has been below freezing for several days.
D There is at least four inches of clear, thick ice.
E There are people walking on the ice in other parts of the body of water.

5.  The following materials are safe to put in your fireplace:

A Evergreen boughs
B Wrapping paper
C Tinsel
D Wooden logs
E All of the above are correct