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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 combined.  
                             
                       
            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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