2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

14 active role together in finding and choosing a safe place for them to live. It is essential for caregivers and students to talk about all aspects of safety in how their life will be. Whether returning to school or leaving home for the first time, a full and frank discussion about good safety practices can help to ensure this exciting time in the student’s life is not marred by tragedy. 9 TIPS EVERY STUDENT SHOULD KNOW TO PREVENT FIRES 1. Look While You Cook: Stay in the kitchen when cooking especially if you maybe using oil or high temperatures. If a cooking pot catches fire, have a proper-fitting pot lid handy that can be slid over the pot and the stove turned off. Cooking requires constant attention! Distractions like the television, computersorcellphones,caneasily leadtoatragic cooking fire. 2. Candle With Care: If you like to use candles in your room or apartment, keep them away from anything that could catch fire and place them in a hurricane chimney or safe sturdy holder with a glass shade. Place them only where they cannot be knocked over and blow them out when leaving the room. 3. Keep An Eye On Excessive Drinkers: Alcohol is an often common factor in many fire fatalities involving cooking and smoking. Always be aware of roommates and friends who’ve been drinking. www.gottarent.com www.ontariotenants.ca www.torontorenters.ca Noise • • • • Cleanliness • • • Guests • • • Finances • • • Substances • • • • Safety • • • • As students prepare to move into shared or rented accommodations to attend a college or university, parents, guardians and students should take an Do they cook at home often? How clean do they usually keep their place? When do they choose to do their housework and how often? What type of music do they enjoy listening to? Are there times that are set aside for quiet time? How quiet will weekends be? Do they own anything that may be noisy such as a guitar, drums, pets, etc.? Does the person have a boyfriend/girlfriend and, if so, how often will they be spending the night? Do they like to throw large parties, and will they inform you in advance? Do they clean up right after the party? How will the bills be taken care of? What if one of the two wants to leave early?What amenities would be shared? (bathroom supplies, cleaning supplies, food etc.). Does the person smoke? If so, do they smoke inside or outside? Do they consume alcohol? To what extent? Does the person do drugs? Is there any kind of food that you are allergic to that they need to know about and visa versa? Are you living in a safe accommodation? What will you do in the event of a fire? Will you be alerted if a fire occurs? Are you practicing fire safe behaviour? INQUIRE about our Special College Rate 240 Belfield Road Toronto, ON. M9W 1H3 Tel: 866-299-2910 PEARSON Hotel & Conference Centre Toronto Airport Main Amenities • 124 smoke-free guestrooms • Free airport shuttle • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour business center • Limo/town car service • 24-hour front desk • Air conditioning • Daily housekeeping • Car rentals on site • Computer station • Lobby fireplace • ATM/banking services • Free continental breakfast • Free WiFi • Free parking