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The
holiday months of July and August are times of
joy, fun and new experiences, but beware of the
hazards the holidays bring - more traffic
accidents, more drownings, more play-related
injuries. Please remember that accidental
injuries result in more potential years of life
lost before age 65 than cancer and heart disease
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Swimming
Pools:
- Make sure
deep and shallow ends are clearly marked.
- Keep
non-swimmers in the shallow end.
- Do not permit
running on pool surroundings.
- Never permit
swimming alone.
- Check
filtration, chlorine and pH regularly.
- Keep the pool
clean.
- Keep fences
and gates in good condition.
Vacations:
- Plan your
trip thoroughly, e.g., rest stops,
sleeping sites and road routes.
- Before a
trip, immunize for the area you are
visiting.
- Wear
comfortable footwear.
- Be aware that
bottled water is safer to drink than tap
water.
- Jet lag
affects health, so rest up at a new
location before setting out to explore.
- Take common
types of medication with you.
- Keep to the
tourist section of foreign places - it's
safer.
All-terrain
Vehicles:
- Don't let
youngsters ride full-sized ATVs.
- Use antenna
flags in dune areas and wear bright,
reflective clothing.
- Do not ride
ATVs on paved roads.
- Keep speed
under control and never ride blindly into
a place you cannot see.
- Never carry
passengers.
- Wear
protective equipment, especially a
helmet.
Camping:
- Choose a dry,
well-drained campsite.
- Locate and
identify poisonous plants.
- Build fires
in places provided.
- If there is
no fireplace, keep fire away from trees.
- Never build
an oversized fire.
- Never bring
fire, live coals or a barbecue into a
tent or trailer.
- Store
flammable materials outside.
- Keep matches
and lighters out of children's reach.
- Check a
campsite for any hazards when you arrive.
- Pick up all
litter.
- Boil drinking
water.
- Put out fires
and clean up your campsite when you
leave. Know where you can get help and
how to reach help if you need it.
Heat
Stroke:
- Avoid heavy
activity during the hottest part of the
day.
- Slow your
pace and take frequent breaks.
- Drink lots of
water or fluids.
- Wear loose,
light-coloured clothing.
- Do not
overexpose your skin to the sun.
- Use a good
sunscreen lotion
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