Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 29, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba C m y k Page a11 Winnipeg school division has banned alcohol based Antiseptic hand washing stations from its schools Over fears that they Are flammable and toxic. Alcohol based hand cleaners Are not to be used with students within our division because they Are highly flammable and potentially fatal if ingested school division nurse educator Kerry Heather has told the divisions 77 schools. Theress certainly concern about students setting them aflame and there is concern that students could Burn themselves if they a vent dried their hands completely after using such dispensers Heather said in an interview. Students who insert an electrical plug could set off a spark and cause a fire on their hands she said. They could Hurt themselves in a science lab or if they go outside for a cigarette if they still have the alcohol based material on their hands. Absolutely any time you re going to add fuel if it Isnit used properly she said noting that Burns have been suffered in health care facilities. While its outside heathers area of responsibility she acknowledged there is concern that the adult population that has drug seeking behaviour might seek this out. Any alcohol based hand Sanitizer to be effective has to be at least 60 per cent alcohol. Most Are 70 to 80 per cent Heather said. It has much More alcohol than Vodka. Heather said the school division did not have any of the dispensers which allow people to clean their hands without water and a sink. She researched the subject and issued the directive after some school staff asked about buying and installing the devices. Our Nursery students the four and five year Olds they might like the smell so they might lick their hands Heather said. It Only takes a Little to be toxic. While there Are alcohol free alternatives available Heather said she wants schools to encourage students to use soap and water. All our schools have running water and soap she pointed out. It dispensers would be convenient but it does not Mirror the Behaviours we want our students to use. The dispensers May work on bacteria but they dont clean As Well As soap and water Heather said. That could be a serious problem for an allergic student who got Peanut butter or another allergen on her Finger. The Sanitizer remove the allergen protein from hands Heather said. The Public school systems safety expert was surprised at the school divisions ban. Keith Thomas said he is aware that Winnipeg school division has banned the devices but some other divisions have installed them in school hallways. We know they do contain an alcohol Type substance Thomas said. An official with the Winnipeg regional health authority said they re in All our hospitals. Hospitals have a different level of infection control. The health authority official said the medical officer of health prefers that children use soap and water to Wash their hands but would not comment on the alcohol based dispensers potential flammability or Security issues about substance abuse. The Canada safety Council did not respond to an interview request. Nick. Martin free press. My. Ca safety official fears Burn risk toxicity by Nick Martin Winnipeg repress. Com Manitoba Winnipeg free press Friday August 29, 2008 a 11 anxiety help is just a phone Call away. 925 0600 1 800 805 8885 wow. Adam. My. Ca help urgently required new or nearly new athletic footwear for men and women in need. Donations can be dropped off at Siloam Mission 300 Princess St. Or Canadian footwear locations 128 Adelaide St. 1504 St. Maryus re. 1530 Regent ave. Additional 50 % clearance dept. Off last Sale Price 50 % off equal or lesser value $ $ 5 5 9 9 9 9 9 9 t7033 selection May vary by store. 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Sheds not the Only one leaving the City for a warm escape before the summer ends. White Shell provincial Park where people can hike Bike and water ski is a popular getaway area for the september Long weekend. Were getting Calls almost every hour from people looking to get away before they go Back to school said Karl Fabian owner of the big White Shell Lodge. Long weekends Are always a Way to get away for three Days. Others like Patti Backman will head East to Lake of the Woods for a relaxing weekend with nature. Shell spend the weekend at her parents cottage along with her husband two Brothers and All of their children. Its awesome because we get to spend time with my Brothers and see our nieces and nephews More than on their birthdays Backman said. The kids will get to Check out the tomatoes they grow there and see the raspberries. Whatever you end up doing for the last weekend of summer warm weather is in the forecast. Environment Canada predicts the temperature will hit a High of 30 c with sunny skies saturday and sunday. Monday is expected to be Cloudy with 60 per cent Chance of rain. Many people much to the Chagrin of kids will be staying in the City to pick up school supplies indoor shoes and clothes and get their childrens hair Cut. The hair do zoo was packed on thursday where Susan Erickson brought her two children. Her daughter Hayley starts kindergarten next week. When the summer turns to fall is when ill go to school Hayley said while her brother looked afraid As his hair was Cut. School also starts soon for University students. Kurtis Watson is moving away from Home for the first time. He expects this labour Day weekend will be the Best hers Ever had. The first night there is a freshman party and it will be pretty exciting Watson said. Its going to be unreal. I dont even know what to expect. Hitting the pavement for a Road trip Down South would be a great Way to enjoy the dying Days of summer. Just make sure you have proper identification and expect heavy traffic the u. S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travellers. Bonfires backyard parties and a Winnipeg Blue bomber game Are some of the options if you re staying in the City this weekend. You can set up your Lawn chairs sunday at Canad inns stadium to watch the Blue bombers roughriders game on the jumbo Ron at 2 p. M. Meghan. Hurley free press. My. Ca were getting set for Summers finale labour Day Holiday will see Manitoban bask one last time by Meghan Hurley labour Day monday whats open. Winnipeg transit operates on a sunday schedule. Assiniboine Park zoo 9 a. M. 7 30 p. M. Most movie theatres and restaurants. Whats closed. Shopping malls including Kildonan place St. Vital Centre and Polo Park will be closed. Government offices libraries. No mail delivery. Banks. Beer and liquor stores. Recycling and garbage will not be collected on labour Day. Collection will resume on tuesday sept. 2. The first night there is a freshman party and it will be pretty exciting. Its going to be unreal. I dont even know what to expect University student Kurtis Watson who is moving away from Home for the first time school division bans alcohol based hand cleaners alcohol based hand cleaners Are not to be used with students within our division because they Are highly flammable and potentially fatal if ingested wed nurse educator Kerry Heather ism not Overly concerned about it. I dont know How flammable it is there a snot been a lot of concern nationally Manitoba association of school trustees risk manager Keith Thomas Sarah Kearney / Winnipeg free press Abby Backman 2, is entertained by Mother Patti As stylist Marla Merrihew snips away at the hair do zoo. The family is heading to Lake of the Woods. A 11_ aug 29 08. Ind a11 8/ 28/ 08 7 32 32 pm ;