 Hello, I'm Anne-Marie Burkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, here with tips on how to safely use snowblowers while clearing snow around your home this winter season. Number one, clear the machine with a stick, not your hands. Most snowblower injuries happen when consumers try to clear snow from the discharge chute. So remember, stop the engine and never use your hands to unclog wet snow and debris. Secondly, running a gas-powered engine in an enclosed area is dangerous. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide which can kill in minutes. Number three, be careful with gasoline. Don't add gasoline to a running or a hot engine and always keep the gas can kept correctly and away from kids. These tips may seem obvious, but they're worth repeating and keeping in mind before you start up your snowblower. So remember, don't put your hand in the machine and be careful with the gasoline.