Nine things absolutely not to do in winter – all with a high risk level!

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It’s snowing already! I believe you have already felt this bitter cold wind. This winter is going to be very cold, and everyone will have to do everything possible to stay warm. But is your method of keeping warm safe? 9 essential safety tips you need to know in winter 1. Don’t sleep in a car with the heater on. http://proxy1.wei*nla.com/http://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_jpg/sjV4vjXN4gV8x6HDicgLibzQbROu7SMribvwdO7m4WcYCiaZiaklBKCcmIRH4YYLFkNxlIBekNM4WEjZaPkyZQHleeQ/640? When the engine is running, if fuel does not burn completely, high concentrations of carbon monoxide can be produced. When the vehicle is no longer in use but the heating remains on and the windows are closed, the carbon monoxide emitted by the engine gradually accumulates, increasing its concentration and posing a high risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. 2. Do not place clothes on top of the electric heater. When the heater is in use, the temperature at its top is quite high; therefore, clothes must not be placed there for long periods of time. Otherwise, the heat generated at the top of the heater cannot dissipate properly, which may lead to damage to the appliance or even pose a fire hazard. 3 Be careful of explosions when washing down jackets in a washing machine. Down jackets usually have a waterproof coating on their outer layer. When washed using traditional or spin-type washing machines, the down jacket tends to expand during high-speed spinning, generating strong air currents. The waterproof coating on the jacket hinders the escape of these gases, causing the jacket to continue expanding – which can eventually lead to an explosion. 4. Be careful when wearing long scarves while cycling. http://proxy1.wei*nla.com/http://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_jpg/sjV4vjXN4gV8x6HDicgLibzQbROu7SMribvl1lEob5zFcXLHcdQCSYdQAAo6xI4zMPb9Fgia9vw5eVuiauVQzoOB2nA/640? Scarves should not be too long; it’s best to tuck the ends of the scarf into your clothes or secure them, especially when using escalators or sitting in the back seat of a bicycle or moped. In the event of a suffocation accident caused by a scarf getting wrapped around the neck, bystanders should first cut the scarf to relieve the pressure on the patient’s neck, while simultaneously calling emergency services. 5 Do not use electrode-type hot water bags. **The production and sale of electrode-type hot water bags were banned as early as November 2010, since the electrodes come into direct contact with the liquid, which can lead to short circuits or explosions. When purchasing, you can gently squeeze it to identify it: if there is a distinct arc-shaped coil inside, then it is a heating wire type hot water bottle ； If you feel two hard cylindrical objects, it is an electrode-type hot water bag; do not purchase it. 6. Remove static electricity before refueling. Drivers who use self-service fueling can press the \"static discharge button\" on the fuel tank before refueling to release any static electricity from their bodies in advance. If there are no markings on the fuel tank, the simplest way is to turn off the engine, remove the car key, and touch the metal part at the front with your hand to discharge the charge. 7. Do not install fuzzy steering wheel covers in the car. Installing such covers reduces the friction between the steering wheel and the hands; this makes it easy for the steering wheel to slip during rotation, leading to loss of control of the vehicle. In addition, items such as some plush seat cushions can also affect the vehicle’s handling if they are not properly secured; if the cushions move, it is very likely to lead to accidents. 8 When riding an electric bike, use caution with \"wind shields\" – these devices combine gloves and knee guards; when taking sharp turns, they restrict the movement of the handlebars, increasing the risk of falling. Furthermore, the width of the wind shield exceeds that of the handlebars, making it prone to being scratched by vehicles on either side. Therefore, it is recommended to wear knee pads when riding an electric bike. 9 Do not buy multi-outlet sockets. Due to their large sockets, the contact surfaces between the socket contacts and electrical plugs are too small, which can cause the contacts to overheat and lead to fires. On June 1, 2010, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and other authorities explicitly prohibited the production of multi-hole sockets.