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Winter Safety Tips. Cold Exposure Walking Safety Driving Safety Home Safety Holiday Safety Recreational Safety Snow Removal Safety Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD). Agenda. Wear Loose-Fitting and Layered Clothing Trapped Air Insulates Layers can be removed to avoid perspiration and chill - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Winter Safety Tips
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Agenda
• Cold Exposure• Walking Safety• Driving Safety• Home Safety• Holiday Safety• Recreational Safety• Snow Removal Safety• Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD)
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Cold Exposure SafetyWear Loose-Fitting and Layered Clothing
Trapped Air InsulatesLayers can be removed to avoid perspiration and chill“Cotton Kills”…Use Polyester or Synthetic MaterialWool will insulate even when wet
Wear Hats, Hoods, and ScarvesOver Half of Heat Loss Comes From Your Head
Mittens are Better than GlovesCover Mouth To Protect Lungs In Extreme Cold Drink Water to Avoid Dehydration
CDC National Center of Environmental Health
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Frostbite
Danger: Skin Cold Enough To FreezeSigns and Symptoms:
Loss of FeelingIn Fingers, Toes, Ear Lobes, Nose
White/Pale Skin
Treatment:Cover affected areas and gently soak in warm waterWhen part warm and red, cover with dry, sterile dressingCotton or gauze between fingers and toes
CDC National Center of Environmental Health
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Hypothermia
Danger: Low Body TemperatureSigns and Symptoms:
Shivering Disorientation Drowsiness Glassy Stare Slow Irregular Pulse
Treatment:Re-Warm Body with Dry Clothing & BlanketsMove to Warm EnvironmentIf Alert Give Warm Liquids to DrinkAvoid re-warming quickly in water : may cause dangerous heart rhythms
CDC National Center of Environmental Health
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Walking Safety
Dress Warm
Use Good Boots with Non-Skid Soles
Wear Bright and Reflective Clothing
Carry a Flashlight After Dark
Watch Hats and Scarves that Block Vision
Use Sidewalks When Possible
Walk Against the Flow of Traffic
Center for Disease Control
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Driving Safety
Avoid Traveling in Snow and Icy ConditionsTake a Defensive Driving ClassAllow Extra Travel Time Decrease Speed
Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide DangersRemove Packed Snow Around Exhaust Pipe Don’t Sit in Parked Car With Engine Running
If Stranded Use Blankets Open Window Slightly Run Heater A Few Minutes Every Hour To Keep Warm
CDC National Center of Environmental Health
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Driving SafetyHave Your Car Winter Ready
Check Condition of: Tires Battery Fluid Levels
Keep an Emergency Kitcell phone flashlight blankets sand & shovel flares & reflectors extra clothing food & waterfirst aid kit
CDC National Center of Environmental Health
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Home Safety
Inspect Furnace Fireplace Chimneys Space Heaters
Replace Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector BatteriesWatch Children and Pets Around Heat SourcesNever Heat Home With Range or OvenIf gas heat, make sure vents are not blockedKeep a Working Fire Extinguisher HandyPost Emergency Phone Numbers Near TelephoneUse Humidifiers to Improve Air Quality
Center for Disease Control
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Holiday Safety
Watch Gifts with Small Parts for ChildrenAvoid Overloading Circuits with Decorative LightsUse only UL approved lightsUse non-combustible or flame-resistant tree trimKeep tree away from heat sourcesChoose tinsel made of plastic or non-leaded materialsPractice Safe Fire Prevention in the Home
Keep Christmas Trees Well-HydratedUse Care when Burning CandlesUnplug Tree Lights when Away from Home
National Safety Council
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Snow Removal Safety
Avoid Shoveling If Out of ShapeKnow Your Lift Limits
Avoid Twisting & Bending
Push Instead of Lift When Possible & Use Your Legs
Perform Warm-up Exercises and Take Rest Breaks
Help Prevent Slips and FallsUse Rock Salt, Sand or De-Icing Compounds
Be Careful Operating Snow blowersNever Clear Exhaust Chute When Running
Watch Loose Clothing Like Scarves and Jacket Sleeves
Be Aware of Projectiles National Safety Council
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Recreation Safety
Wear Personal Protective EquipmentUse Helmets and Eye or Face Protection for Hockey, Snowmobiling, Skiing & Snowboarding
Ride Safely When SnowmobilingWatch Excessive Speeds
Obey Trail Regulations
Ride With a Buddy
Remember Wind-chill and Frostbite Dangers
Ride Sober
Carry Repair and Emergency Kits Avoid Thin Ice & Open Water
National Safety Council
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“Don’t Worry…Be Happy”(or at least don’t be SAD)
Beat Seasonal Affect Disorder!
• Get Fresh Air and Sunshine• Stay Active – Exercise• Spend Quality Time with Family & Friends• Help Others through Volunteer & Community Service• Eat Well and Avoid Excessive Drinking• Attend a Laughter Workshop!
Mayo Clinic
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Questions….