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Summer Safety Tips
- Young children should always be supervised when you are near any body of water i.e. - river, lake, pond, pool, spa, bath, etc.). An adult or lifeguard should be on the premises or in the water with the child.
- Be sure all pool and spa drains are properly secured. Stay away from the drains.
- Teach your children not to run around the pool. When not using the pool be sure to remove all toys and secure the pool. Teach your children to swim.
- Life jackets should be worn at all times when on a boat.
- When bicycling make sure your child has protective gear (i.e. - helmet, pads, gloves, etc.). Children should ride on sidewalks, pathways and away from traffic. Teach your children the rules of the road. At night, wear reflective clothing and have reflective lights on bike.
- When rollerblading make sure your child has protective gear (i.e. - helmet, pads, gloves, etc.). Roller blade in skating arenas, rollerblading parks or in areas away from cars and pedestrians.
- Avoid heat stroke by drinking lots of fluids. Use spray bottle water to cool off. Use plenty of sun block (i.e. visor, sun-block, shades, etc.).
- Always pack a first aid kit when going on trips and/or camping.
- When hiking always go with a group and stay on the trail. When building a campfire, don't get too close to the fire. Don't feed or play with the wild animals. Always pack a first aid kit. Beware of ticks. Eat healthy foods.
- Make sure that children do not play in or near the street.
- Don't play with fireworks.
- Children travelling alone on airplanes should be assigned aisle seats. This enables flight attendants to keep an eye on them and ensures that they arrive to their destination safely.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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