Next week is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s campaign focuses on safe charging.
The theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” focuses on everyday habits to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
A news release from the Regional District of Nanaimo offers these tips for battery safety:
Look for Canadian safety certification marks, including cUL, cETL or CSA.
Use cords that came with a device for charging, charge on a hard surface and unplug devices when they are fully charged.
Do not put batteries in the garbage or recycling bins. They can cause fires when being processed by waste and recycling facilities and should be recycled at specific locations.
Many fire departments across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will host educational events during Fire Prevention Week.
