Driving Safety:
As traffic on the roads increases during the summer months, keep in mind the safety tips below.
- Refrain from using your cell phone while driving
- Put your cell phone on silent or in the glove box to avoid temptation
- Safely pull over and put the vehicle in Park to take or make a call
- Always wear a safety belt – every trip, every time
- Make sure every passenger is wearing his or her safety belt before you begin your drive
- Children should sit in the back and use the proper child safety seat or booster seat
- Never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle, especially during hot weather
- If you plan to drink, designate a non-drinking driver
- If there is a young driver in your family, strictly enforce a zero tolerance policy with alcohol – all states have a 21-year-old drinking age law
- Never get in the car with an intoxicated driver
- Avoid aggressive driving by keeping your emotions in check and focusing on your own driving
- Don’t tailgate or flash your lights at another driver
- Listen to this podcast for tips on driving safely in the dark
Drowning:
In 2010, unintentional drowning claimed the lives of 3,600 people.
- When visiting a pool, water park or body of
water this weekend, pay close attention to children at all times – a lifeguard may be present, but they should not be considered a babysitter - Teach your children to never swim alone or dive into unknown bodies of water and to always use approved flotation devices
- Avoid using alcohol in and around the water – according to CDC, among adolescents and adults, alcohol use is involved in up to 70% of deaths associated with water recreation, almost a quarter of ED visits for drowning and about one in five reported boating deaths
Hot Weather:
- Nice weather is ideal for celebrations
but can present serious hazards, especially to children and the elderly. - Heatstroke and heat exhaustion are serious, life-threatening illnesses characterized by an extreme rise in body temperature
- If you are concerned that someone is suffering from overheating, move them to the shade and call for emergency assistance, if necessary
Shared from: http://ffinsbr.com/Blog/resources-links/summer-safety-tips/
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