Fuel Safety

If you use oil for home heating, you use one of the most efficient forms of energy for heating your home. Here’s how to stay safe when dealing with fuel oil at home. • Check your oil storage tank [...]

We use our lawn mowers a lot during the summer, and operating a lawn mower means you should be aware of safety hazards and be prepared. 1) Keep your lawn mower regularly maintained and cleaned to [...]

In the summer months, there’s nothing better than inviting friends and family over and throwing some delicious food on the barbecue! If you have a gas or propane barbecue, follow these [...]

Natural gas is an efficient and cost-effective form of energy, but it also has the potential to leak. Knowing the signs of a gas leak can protect yourself and your family. • Natural gas [...]

With all of the appliances, vehicles and small engines we have around our homes that use fuel, it’s important that they’re all properly stored for optimum safety. • Put them in [...]

Keep those diesel engines in top shape with our tips!  • Check the battery and have it load tested; it will also keep the oil smooth, preventing the vehicle from breaking down quickly • Test glow [...]

If you own a farm in Orangeville, Owen Sound, Shelburne or Collingwood, you probably own a lot of large farm equipment like tractors, cultivators and rotators. While much of this equipment stays [...]

Don’t let the winter cold keep you indoors. Make the most of the snowy Ontario weather and get out on those snowmobiles and ATVs! Just remember to stay safe. • Don’t drink and ride: [...]

Southern Ontario is no stranger to cold snaps – but if the weather gets too cold, it can damage or freeze your fuels. Propane freezes at temperatures below -44 Fahrenheit (about -42 [...]

For many homeowners, winter is the season for heading down south for a vacation. To have peace of mind while you’re away, take these steps to prepare your home. 1. Electronics Unplug any [...]