Just
a Reminder:
Daylight
Savings Time starts this Sunday, March 9, and ends on Sunday,
Nov. 2
While
we are all focused on springing ahead an hour, there are things that come to
mind that we can do to have a safer, healthier, and HAPPIER SPRINGTIME!
ü Smoke/carbon
monoxide detectors – Install UL approved smoke detectors on every level of your
home. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly to make sure they are
working. Change batteries twice a year - at “fall back” and “spring
ahead” time changes.
ü Fire
Extinguisher – Place a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and other areas of your
home. Periodically check the gauge on the extinguisher to make sure that
it is fully charged.
ü Develop
a fire escape plan for your home. Identify two escapes routes from each
room and have a place to meet outside your home. PRACTICE the fire escape
plan with your family.
Tips
about spring cleaning:
ü Ladders
– If you need to climb, use a ladder (not a chair, table or box).
ü Make
sure rungs are sturdy and dry before using a ladder.
ü Before
using a ladder outdoors, choose a location that is at least 10 feet away from
all power lines. Coming in contact with live wires can be fatal.
ü Always
face the ladder when climbing, and wear slip-resistant shoes.
ü Keep
your body centered on the ladder and gauge your safety by your belly
button. If your belly button passes beyond the side rail of the ladder,
you are OVERREACHING and at risk for falling.
Lawn
and garden safety:
ü Service
lawnmowers and power tools before using them.
ü Wear
proper clothing and protective equipment:
o
Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles
when mowing.
o
Wear eye protection when mowing, using
weed whackers/powered equipment.
o
Don’t wear loose clothing that could be
caught in moving parts.
o
Wear ear plugs/muffs when using noisy
power equipment.
Here’s to springing ahead safely!
