Stay Safe this Summer

Summer is a great time for you to enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities. Here are a couple tips to keep you and your family safe and healthy while enjoying summer fun.

Water Safety

Never swim alone.
Always supervise your children when in or around water.
Never go in the water unless you know how to swim; swim lessons are available for all ages.
Swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard.
Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Your CPR skills could save someone’s life.

Sun Safety

Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your family go outside.
Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.
Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.
Stay cool with cool showers or baths.

Bike Safety

Get acquainted with traffic laws; cyclists must follow the same rules as motorists.
Never hitch onto or ride in between cars.
Make sure the bike is equipped with reflectors on the rear, front, pedals and spokes.
A horn or bell and a rear-view mirror, as well as a bright headlight, also is recommended.
Use hand signals when turning and use extra care at intersections.

Playground Safety

Check to make sure that the surfaces under playground equipment are safe, soft, and well-maintained.
Supervise young children at all times around fall hazards, such as stairs and playground equipment.
Make sure your children wear appropriate clothing.

Bug Safety

Use an effective insect repellent while playing outdoors.
Make your backyard a tick-safe zone.
Check yourself and your children for ticks. Ticks are easy to remove.

Sources

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs/aquatics-programs/swim-lessons/
http://www.nationalwatersafetymonth.org/water-safety-tips
https://www.cdc.gov/family/kids/summer/index.htm
http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/bike-safety.aspx