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Quick Tips to Avoid Injuries during the Summer Break - Johns

Don't we just love summer and the outdoor activities associated with it?! However with summer comes the common injuries that occur during the season. Keep your family safe from injury by keeping these guidelines in mind. For injuiries caused by other people's neglect, consult your Personal Injury Lawyers at http://www.johnsongregoryinjurylaw.com/

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Quick Tips to Avoid Injuries during the Summer Break - Johns

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  1. It's Summer time! We can't deny that we're really into doing outdoor activities at this point in time. But we can never tell when an accident will occur.

  2. So here are some quick tips to avoid injuries that commonly occur during the summer break: Outdoor: • Don’t let your children play near streets. • Don’t spend too much time outside your homes, especially between 10 AM and 2 PM. • Drink plenty of water to avoid heat stroke and dehydration. • Make sure you’re aware who your child is hanging out with and where Image by: https://stocksnap.io/photo/Q0UXZXOBCL

  3. When Swimming: • Always wear life jackets when boating • Always supervise children in/around any body of water • - Designate a “water watcher”, who is a person who agrees to watch the water where children are playing at all times without being distracted • Learn how to swim Image by:https://stocksnap.io/photo/92FD3561EC

  4. When Biking: • Always use a helmet • Use hand signals • Always follow traffic signals • Always wear bright clothes during the day to increase visibility • Always wear reflective clothing at night • Never build/use jumping ramps • Attach head/tail lights on bicycle • Attach reflectors on bicycle • Never allow children to ride their bicycle at night • Instruct your children below 10 years old to go biking on bike paths only Image by:https://stocksnap.io/photo/52B7B6A0D4

  5. When Doing Personal Watercraft: • Always wear a life jacket • All operators should attend a safety training course • Inspect watercraft annually to ensure that it is safe and operational • Do not allow children under 16 years old to operate a personal watercraft • Never drive watercraft where people are swimming Image by: http://www.pexels.com/photo/fun-adventure-boy-water-ski-3139/

  6. When Hiking and Climbing: • Always perform safety checks of equipment before each use • Complete a safety course on proper climbing techniques • Always use appropriate fall protection on heights above 15 feet • If a snake is seen while hiking, back away from it slowly and do not touch it • Always apply insect repellent containing DEET and check often for ticks • Always travel with a supply kit that contains: first aid kit, compass/GPS, map, flashlight, blanket, batteries, food, clothes, water, and medications Image by: https://stocksnap.io/photo/A150E71AFE

  7. Contact your Arizona personal injury law, Arizona car accident, Arizona medical malpractice and wrongful death attorney at the JOHNSON & GREGORY, PLLC Today! Head on to www.johnsongregoryinjurylaw.com for more information. Source: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsservices/injurypreventioncontrol/injuryprevention/documents/injuryprevention/summerinjuryprevbrochure.pdf

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