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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.
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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?
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65º F day, 60º F night
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68º F day, 64º F night
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60º F day, 55º F night
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72º F day, 68º F night
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70º F day, 60º F night
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2. What is the best way to avoid Carbon Monoxide (C0) poisoning during the winter? |
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Install a CO detector or alarm in the hallways near sleeping areas in your home.
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Make sure you never warm up your vehicle inside an attached garage.
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Have your heating system and chimney inspected and serviced each year.
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Open the flue when you use your fireplace.
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All of the above are correct.
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3. Before allowing your child to play with a new toy that they have received as a gift you should: |
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Make sure the toy is age-appropriate for your child.
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Read the instructions carefully and show your child how to use it properly.
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Check the government toy recall list to make sure that it is a safe toy.
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Not do anything if it is from a trusted source.
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a,b and c are correct.
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4. How can you judge if the ice covering a river, lake or pond is safe to walk on? |
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It appears to be thick enough
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There is sufficient snow cover.
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The temperature has been below freezing for several days.
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There is at least four inches of clear, thick ice.
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There are people walking on the ice in other parts of the body of water.
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5. The following materials are safe to put in your fireplace: |
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Evergreen boughs
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Wrapping paper
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Tinsel
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Wooden logs
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All of the above are correct |
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