The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 31, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 January 1986 — Page 8

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JANUARY 2, 1086

Buying A Portable Kerosene Heater? Don’t Get Burned! If you are planning to buy a portable unvented kerosene heater ( for the coming winter, make sure ( you don't get burned, says Attorney General Linley Pearson. Only certain makes and models have been approved for use in de- i tached single-family residences in Indiana, he said. According to the Indiana Depart- j ment of Fire Prevention and Build- 1 ing Safety, approved kerosene units represent only about 20 percent of all those which are currently sold in Indiana. Most units on the market bear labels by Underwriter's Laboratories or other testing organizations. In Indiana, however, further research of the units is required before they are permitted as supplemental heat source for detached single-family dwellings, Pearson noted. With the exception of certain farm service buildings, use of portable unvented kerosene heaters is prohibited in any structure other

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than detached single-family dwellings. While fire officials continue to discourage the use of kerosene heaters in homes, consumers who wish to obtain a list of the makes and models that have been approved for detached single-family dwellings may contact the attorney general's office or the Indiana Department of Fire Prevention and Building Safety. Pearson said new voluntary standard requirements for kerosene heaters became effective in March and December 1984. They provide for improved safety sea turcs. Those are: • Improved guards or grills that reduce the risk of accidental contact bums. Contact bums are diminished by a standard requiring grills be at least 2.5 inches from a hot surface. • A manual shut-off device which allows for a quick shut-off during emergency situations. In the past, heaters were equipped with an automatic turnoff switch which was activated when the unit tipped over. The new manual switch allows the operator to handle any flareups without upsetting the unit such as high flaming in the wick/bumer

area of the heater. • Cautionary labels that stress the use of water clear 1-K kerosene as the only fuel for the heaters, an never gasoline. • A positive wick-stop mechanism which prevents the wick from being dialed below the rim, this diminishing the risk of higher pollutant output and of explosion and fire. Because older models that do not have these improved safety measures are still on the market, consumers should shop carefully for a kerosene heater, the attorney general said. Older models are often offered at bargain prices so retailers can liquidate leftover stock. It’s been estimated that when the new voluntary standards took effect in March, 1984, 1.5 million kerosene heaters were sitting on retailer’s shelves or in warehouses, he added. There are a number of safe practices that should be followed when a kerosene heater is used, Pearson said. Those are: 1. Use only water-clear 1-K kerosene as fuel for your heater. When you purchase kerosene from a service station, be sure the attendant fills your container with kerosene and not gasoline. 2. Always place the heater at least three feet from combustible materials. Likewise, the heater should not be used in areas where there are flammable vapors, such as those coming from gasoline and some paints and solvents. 3. Since burning kerosene releases low levels of some hazardous gases such as carbon monoxide, the heater should be operated only in a well-ventilated room. Poor ventilation could cause nausea, breathing difficulties or headaches. 4. Set the wick height according to manufacturer’s directions. Never turn the wick down low because ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AL-ANON Bpm Thursdays CHURCH OF CHRIST 65225 St Rd. 23. North Liberty Dr. Elliott Frash : Optometrist j: • 413 Michigan St., Walkerton [ 9:00 IB - 5:00 p.m. Thursdays * ][ Call 586*3722 • For Appointment Johnson/Williams Insurance Agency KOONTZ LAKE 586-2580 ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE Including MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS & IRA'S Let's Play BINGO At The GROVERTOWN CONSERVATION CLUB ’A Mlle East On 500 N TWO JACKPOTS $200.00 And Over And Large Payback EVERY MONDAY NIGHT 6:30 p.m.

it may produce hazardously high internal temperatures. 5. Never leave an operating heater unattended and never leave it on while you are asleep. 6. The potential for bums is significant so never move the unit while it is operating, and be sure to keep small children away from the heater. LaPorte Hospital Receives 3-Year Accreditation LaPorte Hospital has recently been awarded a three-year certificate of accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accrediation of Hospitals (JCAH). The hospital was awarded the maximum threeyear accreditation. To become accredited, the hospital voluntarily requested an onsite evaluation by JCAH surveyors who applied standards designed to further the objectives of quality patient care and the safety of the hospital environment. The standards represent a consensus among health care professionals approved and periodically updated by the Joint Commission to reflect changes in health care delivery. Leigh E. Morris, president of the hospital, said he felt the accreditation was an affirmation of the hospital's continuing efforts to serve the medical needs of the community. "We strive to provide the best health care possible by utilizing the latest technical equipment and procedures available and by managing the hospital efficiently and effectively. Because of this, it is reassuring and pleasing to be recognized and accredited by such a prestigious group as the JCAH," he said. The JCAH is a private, not-for-profit organization, governed by a board of commissioners whose members are appointed by the American College of Surgeons. American College of Physicians, American Dental Association. American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association. Besides being an honor, the accreditation process can also prove beneficial to the hospital in other ways. For example, insurance premiums may be lowered, grants may be more available, teaching programs may be facilitated, and the JCAH standards may be used as a management control tool. Os the approximately 7,000 hos pitals in the country, about 5,000 have attained JCAH accreditation.

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