Smoking Safety

Every year fires resulting from careless disposal of smoking materials .  Between the years 2000-2009 15% of Ontario's fire deaths in adults ages 15-64 were caused by smoking materials.  That number jumps to 23% in seniors over the age of 65!

• Encourage smokers to smoke outside.

• Dispose of cigarettes outside in non combustible containers.  Do not use flower pots or potting soil.

• Keep ashtrays or containers away from combustible materials and buildings.

• Ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished before leaving the room.

• Empty ashtrays into a can or other metal container, do not dump them directly into the garbage.

• Ensure all lighters and matches are kept away from small children.

• Make sure smoke alarms are installed and working throughout the home.

• Never smoke in bed or mix smoking with medication or alcohol.