Tip Diva | Top Ten Tips - Summer Safety

Top Ten Tips - Summer Safety

By Tip Diva | May 24, 2008

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swimming Summer is on its way, so now is a good time to brush up on your summer safety skills:

Store And Use Fireworks Properly - If fireworks are legal in your area, there are proper ways to store and use fireworks. Visit the National Council on Fireworks Safety to learn more about eliminating fireworks injuries.
Keep Grilling Supplies Out Of Children’s Reach - Matches, lighter fluid and hot grills plus children can be be a recipe for disaster. Keep children away from grills and make sure all supplies are stored safely after use.
Learn Water Safety - If you’re going to the beach or pool, learn proper water safety. The Red Cross has tips on all aspects of water safety, from swimming to boating.
Make Sure Your Pool Is Properly Secured - If you have a pool, make sure you take all proper precautions, especially if you have children. The American Academy of Pediatrics has a great list of pool safety tips.
Know How To Avoid And Deal With Poison Ivy And Insects - Summer can mean rashes, bites and stings, so learn how to prevent getting yourself into an itchy situation. Learn how to identify and treat poison ivy, oak and sumac, and prevent and treat bug bites and stings.
Beware Of The Heat And Sun - Although the sun provides you with a shot of Vitamin D, it could also be very dangerous, causing sunburn, a higher cancer risk and even heatstroke. For more information, see Top Ten Tips - Staying Safe In The Sun.
Pay Attention To The Weather - Weather tends to change dramatically in the summer, and can affect your ability to be outside or participate in certain activities. Visit the National Weather Service to learn more about heat, lightening, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods and more.
Don’t Drink And Drive - Summer means lots of parties and barbeques, so you may find yourself imbibing more than usual. If you’re going to drink, don’t drive - get someone else to drive you home. Or, if you see that someone is drunk and they’re about to get behind the wheel, take their keys from them. They may get angry, but they’ll thank you later.
Put Together An Emergency Kit - No matter the time of year, you should always have a disaster kit ready. The Red Cross offers tips on building a disaster kit in case of an emergency or evacuation.