June is National Safety Month

With summer vacation right around the corner I thought it would be timely to write about some summer safety tips for your children.

• Beat the Heat

  
  

  ​Whether you’re working or playing outside in the summer, anybody not accustomed to the heat is at risk for a heat-related illness. Take steps to protect yourself:

  Wear appropriate clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat

  Take frequent water breaks

  Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15

  Never leave kids or pets unattended in a vehicle

  
  

  • Water Safety

    
    

    More than one in five drowning victims are children 14-years-old and younger, and most incidents happen when a child falls into a pool or is left alone in the bathtub. Keep your kids safe in the water:

    Enroll children over the age of three in swimming lessons

    
    

    • Don't rely on lifeguards to watch over your children
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    • Never leave your child unattended

    
    

    
    

    Source:  www.nsc.org

    
    

    Bike Safety

    
    

    Wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet

    
    

    Adjust your bicycle to fit

    
    

    Check your equipment (brakes and tires especially)

    
    

    See and be seen - always wear something that reflects the light to make sure drivers can see you

    
    

    Source:  http://www.nhtsa.gov/