Brookline Health Department
 

Pre-Winter Safety Quiz

1. Which of the following Do Not release carbon monoxide (CO)?:
A Engines/generators
B Gas stoves
C Coal and wood boilers
D Water heaters
E All can release CO

2. Which is Not a symptom of CO poisoning?:
A Headache
B Back pain
C Fatigue
D Nausea
E Dizziness

3. Under the Massachusetts Housing Code, the minimum day (7:00am to 11:00pm) temperature of 68ºF and night (11:01pm to 6:59pm) temperature of 64ºF for your home should be maintained by the landlord - property management between?:
A November 15 and May 15
B October 15 and April 15
C August 15 and March 15
D September 15 and June 15
E December 15 and March 15
 

4. It is advisable to:
A Warm up your vehicle inside an attached garage
B Install CO detectors or alarm in the hallways near all sleeping areas
C Have heating systems inspected annually
D Use gas appliances such as ovens or clothes dryers to heat your home
E B and C

5.  If your friend has signs of hypothermia or abnormally low body temperature (exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, or drowsiness) you should NOT?:
A Take your friend to a warm location
B Take your friend’s temperature and get immediate medical attention if below 95ºF
C Give warm beverages if your friend is conscious
D Give your friend tequila
E Give your friend a warm blanket