Quick Tips to Avoid Injuries during the Summer Break - Johnson and Gregory Injury Law

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• 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.

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So here are some quick tips to avoid injuries
that commonly occur during the summer break

• Outdoor

• Dont let your children play near streets.
• Dont 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 youre aware who your child is hanging
  out with and where

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  wrongful death attorney at the JOHNSON GREGORY,
  PLLC Today! Head on to www.johnsongregoryinjurylaw
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Source http//www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programss
ervices/injurypreventioncontrol/injuryprevention/d
ocuments/injuryprevention/summerinjuryprevbrochure
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