Autumn Safety Issues
Autumn brings one of the most beautiful times of the year with colorful leaves and pumpkins littering the ground. The season also brings up safety issues for the entire family. Prepare for the holidays and the changing weather of the fall to ensure that your family is both happy and healthy the whole season long. Go over all rules and recommendations with your family at least once a year. Does this Spark an idea?
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Halloween
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One of the most hazardous days of the year is Halloween. Between crazy costumes and copious amounts of candy, there are multiple precautions to take during one of autumn's biggest holidays. All treats should be examined to look for tampering or choking hazards. Kids should only eat factory-wrapped treats or homemade candy from trusted friends. Trick-or-treating should never be done alone and kids should only enter homes if they are with a trusted adult. Costumes should fit correctly to avoid blocked vision and tripping. Avoid costumes that could choke a child. Wear flame-resistant costumes to avoid accidental fires from candles and lights.
Lower Temperatures
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As autumn comes into full swing, the temperatures may lower in your area, which can lead to several safety issues. When using portable space heaters to warm the house, keep them away from water, curtains and flammable items. Do not leave a space heater unattended and buy one that shuts off automatically if it falls over. Keep your home ventilated even if the temperatures drop to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Use carbon monoxide detectors and have your home heating systems inspected before the temperature drops.
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Pasteurization
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A fun activity of the fall season is visiting farms and enjoying the fresh fruit, juices and milk produced there. Most farms comply with all Food and Drug Administration rules for the pasteurization of juice, cider and milk, but there are some farms and roadside stands that may not comply with these regulations. Since unpasteurized products may contain E. coli, salmonella, cholera and other illnesses, it is best to avoid drinking such products to those at risk like the elderly and children.
Driving
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There are multiple autumn safety issues that relate to the road. Since days are getting shorter during the fall, more driving will occur when it is dark out. This can lead to drowsiness while, which leads to more accidents. Plan for more rest throughout the season. School buses will now be present in the morning and small children walking to the bus. Leaves may cover the road and become slippery with weather. This requires careful road travel, especially for bicycles and motorcycles. Tire pressure can be affected by the cool nights and warm days of autumn. Make sure to check on tire pressure throughout the season.
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