June is National Safety Month

There are so many fun activities to do outside in the summer.  Remember these safety tips so everyone has a fun time!

Fireworks Safety

• Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
  • If you plan to use them at home make sure they are legal
• Be Careful with Sparklers
  • Sparklers burn at up to 1,200 degrees
  • Children should be supervised around fireworks at all times
• Take Some Simple Precautions
  • Do not wear loose clothing around fireworks
  • Only use outside
  • Point fireworks away from homes and ignite them away from all flammable substances
• Be prepared for an accident or injury
  • Keep a working fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it
  • Stay several feet away from lit fireworks and do not go near a faulty firework until it has been sprayed with a fire extinguisher or doused with water

Bonfire Safety

• Build bonfire in a safe location away from danger
• Never light a bonfire with a flammable liquid
• Stay a safe distance from the flames
• Pour water on the embers prior to walking away

 

Pool Safety

• Never leave a child unattended in or near water
• Teach children how to swim and to stay away from drains
• Know how to perform CPR on children and adults

 

Sun Safety

• Look for shade
• Wear protective clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat
• Wear sunscreen every day and reapply as recommended
  • Sun protection factor (SPF) should be at least 30 and ‘broad spectrum’ to protect from UVA and UVB rays
• Wear sunglasses with UV protection
• Limit exposure to the sun, especially between the hours of 10AM and 2PM

 

Always stay hydrated – water is best.

 

Enjoy these beautiful warmer days of summer!!