Outdoor Safety

How to Apply Sunscreen

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Sunscreen can keep you looking young and protect you from developing skin cancer. It's important for children and adults to get into the habit of using sunscreen. The problem is--most people don't use it as often as they should and they don't put ... more »

How to Approach a Polar Bear

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If you're hiking in an area where polar bears live, you may run into one of these big, white animals. If you want to get a closer look or take a picture of one, you may be wondering how to approach a wild polar bear... more »

How to Assess Slope Inclination for Avalanche Danger

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The science of avalanche evaluation is like putting together a puzzle. Some of the pieces to the puzzle can be hard to find, but slope inclination is an easy one. By consistently measuring the slope inclination and choosing a route accordingly, ... more »

How to Avoid a Maniac on the Street

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Once you’ve mastered the art of spotting maniacs on the street, it’s time for the next phase: avoiding them. Sometimes the course will be as easy as crossing the street, but that’s not always possible. Often you’ll need some pretty creative ... more »

How to Avoid a Moose or Deer Collision

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Every year, moose and deer collisions are all too prevalent on North American and Northern European roads. Colliding with these animals, particularly with moose, is potentially fatal for the humans and at the very least, is likely to cause a lot ... more »

How to Avoid Backyard Dangers During Summer

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Although summer is a time for playing outside and having fun, it can also be a dangerous time if, as a parent, you are not diligent of your child's safety. Nearly three million children visit the emergency room each summer due to seasonal-related ... more »

How to Avoid Getting Lost in the Mountains

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We constantly hear of people losing their way in the mountains. It can be extremely dangerous to lose your bearings in any natural setting. Mountains can particularly be dangerous because of swift temperature and weather changes, and the ... more »

How to Avoid Injury When Operating a Chain Saw

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A chain saw runs at 55mph, so it is very important that a degree of caution is used when operating this tool. According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, more than 40,000 people require hospital treatment due to a chain saw-related mishap ... more »

How to be a Safe Pedestrian in Rain

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Walking is excellent exercise. For those who choose to walk outdoors, pedestrian safety measures are essential. A walk in the rain, for example, requires extra walking safety rules. With a few precautions and some common sense, you can learn to ... more »

How to Be Safe on the Water

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Many of us like to cool off at the pool, lake or ocean when the warm weather hits. However, the carefree attitude of swimmers and boaters mustn't interfere with safety on the water. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in ... more »

How to beat a bigger taller person in a street fight

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Let's face reality. Size really does matter, but it's not everything. You may not be bigger than your opponent, but you may be faster or wiser than him. Take advantage on whatever you have. Brains are much more important than brute strength. ... more »

How to Beat the Heat the Military Way

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Sweating is the body's natural system to regulate the core body temperature. Prolonged exposure to heat from sunlight or high temperatures causes heat stroke and exhaustion. Beat the heat the military way when planning activities in the sun like ... more »

How to Build a Foxhole

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You can build a foxhole in which little children can play soldiers or so big children can avoid getting hit by paintballs. The military has perfected the skill of foxhole-building with the serious goal of saving the lives of personnel... more »

How to Build Your Own First Aid Kit

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Your first aid kit can be small or large. A small one could contain the minimum: band aids, ointment and antiseptic. A larger one could have everything from band aids to a blood pressure cuff. You should create one for your car as well as your ... more »

How to Buy Mace

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Mace and pepper spray are used interchangeably when referring to the aerosol self defense spray. The active chemical is oleoresin capsicum. When spayed it irritates the eyes, skin and lungs and makes breathing difficult. It's a good means of self ... more »

How to Buy Shoes You'll Actually Wear

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Polka dot pumps, high heeled motorcycle boots and wooden clogs look really cool. But they’d look better if they actually made it out of the closet and onto your feet. For whatever reason, many women are fascinated by shoes and buy them by the ... more »

How to Buy Sun Protection for Winter

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Even though the word "winter" evokes images of gray skies and a harmless, hibernating sun, in truth the wintertime sun is just as dangerous as it is in summer. The glare of sunlight off of snow or rainwater can even intensify the sun's light, ... more »

How to Care for Someone Who's Had Hyperthermia

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Hyperthermia is an experimental procedure that may help treat cancer in some patients. Hyperthermia treatment consists of exposing the body to high temperatures in order to considerably slow down the growth of cancerous cells. Normally used in ... more »

How to Check for Air Pollution Near a House

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Air pollution is a global issue but it's also lurking right outside your door. It's a complicated technical issue and it's difficult to know what you're looking for. But there are a few easy ways to check for air pollution near your house. Read ... more »

How to Choose a Search and Rescue Dog

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Search and Rescue is an emergency service, typically run by volunteers, to locate missing people. People working in the field often use dogs to help them to find the missing. Choosing the right dog for this valuable service can be more ... more »

How to Clear a Mine Field

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Land mines are some of the most dastardly instruments of war ever devised: very cheap, easily deployed, and fantastically difficult to remove after the war has ended. Countless numbers of innocents, especially children, are killed or maimed as ... more »

How to Contact Local Media to Cover Events that Include Fireworks Safety

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Contacting local media entities to cover events that include fireworks safety information is easier than you might think. The media is always looking for news-worthy opportunities and local safety events often qualify. Use the following ideas ... more »

How to Cope with the Summer Heat

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Some of us are patiently waiting for Winter to be over so that we can enjoy Spring and Summer. Just as we have had very cold winters, we may have very hot summers. We still can enjoy the Summer days but with extra care and precautions. On those ... more »

How to Cross a Streambed and Prevent Injuries

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Many nature walks and trails often require crossing a streambed. Crossing a stream bed can be dangerous and should be done with caution. Before crossing any streambed use following tips to help prevent injuries... more »

How to deal with strangers

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strangers can be very harmful and brutal at times,on the other hand strangers can be helpful and sometimes,advisable... more »

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