The Ministry of Health issued recommendations on the safe use of generators.

The relevant rules appeared on the website of the Government of Ukraine.

First of all, the Ministry of Health emphasizes the ban on the use of such electrical devices by children. 

In addition:

  • Buy only certified products and only at licensed points of sale.

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.    

  • Generators and fuel should only be used outdoors at a distance of at least 6 meters from windows, doors and garages.  

  • Keep the generator

    dry

    , protect it from rain and flooding.

    Touching a wet generator or devices connected to it can result in

    electric shock

    .    

  • Allow the generator to cool before refueling.

    Fuel spilled on hot engine parts can ignite

    .    

  • Install

    carbon monoxide detectors

    in the room .  

  • Be sure to purchase a fire extinguisher and

    keep it nearby

    , in a visible and easily accessible place.

As a reminder, two families, including a 4-year-old child, suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning in the Kyiv region.

Another man died.

Earlier in Kyiv, three young people died due to a blackout due to carbon monoxide: a young couple of cadets and their 17-year-old neighbor.

All of them were poisoned by gas due to a malfunction in the ventilation.

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