How to Celebrate National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. Sponsored by the National Safety Council, the goal of this event is to reduce injuries and deaths in workplaces, homes and community. Each year organizations devote time and effort to safety programs. Here are ways you can participate in this life-saving program.
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Learn CPR and AED. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the use of emergency response methods to help people with cardiac arrest or pulmonary arrest. Simple steps can help many people who have a heart that stopped beating or who have stopped breathing. AED is the use of an automated external defibrillator. These machines are now in many public buildings and are used to help people with cardiac problems.
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Drive safely. Give your car basic safety inspections to be sure the lights work, tires are properly inflated and make sure seat belts work. Obey speed limits. Speed is a major factor in fatal accidents because it affects reaction times and stopping distance. Impaired driving, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is a major factor in fatalities. Be aware of medication side effects. Many medications such as allergy medications can make you drowsy, over-excited or affect your driving judgment.
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Prepare for emergencies. Find the safest place in the home for shelter during a weather event. Have a flashlight and extra batteries. Keep a list of emergency numbers near the phone. Plan and practice escape routes from the home in case of fire or other disasters. Have an evacuation plan for family members and pets. Be sure everyone knows where to meet after an evacuation. Keep a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it.
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Prevent falls by walking the traffic paths in the house. Look for hazards. Move cords that may trip people at night. Clean up clutter like toys or magazines on the floor. Remove slick scatter rugs. Use energy-efficient nightlights in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways. A soft glow is often enough light to prevent tripping. Install sturdy grab bars in bathtubs and showers. Put nonskid bathmats where bathers step onto the floor.
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Lock up poisons. Safety councils warn that poisoning is a hazard to adults as well as children. Many people die from accidentally taking medications or products that they do not know are toxic. Interactions with alcohol or with other medications can be fatal. Misuse of prescription drugs is a common mistake. Household and garden products are often hazardous. Read the directions carefully before using cleaning or lawn chemicals. In case of accidental poisoning, read the directions, and call for help. Make every day a safe day.
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Tips & Warnings
Free CPR and AED lessons are available at local safety offices and online.
Use caution when performing CPR. Make sure you thoroughly understand it.
