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The summer is made for fun, and it is made to experience many of life’s greatest joys with your loved ones. Despite the fun that you can have, there are several experiences that you have to keep yourself safe this summer. Continue reading below to learn more about three safety tips to ensure you have the best summer possible.
1. Stay Safe on the Water
Much of your summer will probably be spent on the water, whether you are going swimming or on a boat. If you have a boat, ensure that you prepare it by giving it the necessary and proper maintenance. Consider a mercury outboard service kit to ensure the engines are working properly and to be sure all pieces are functioning as they should. You should also be sure that you have the proper safety equipment on board for yourself and any passengers, including life jackets and preservers.
If you are planning to just swim in the water, you need to ensure that you take the proper precautions as well. Ensure that your children wear the equipment that is necessary to keep them safe from drowning if they are not strong swimmers or are very young to start. Purchase arm floaties or even life vests that your children can wear when they get into the water, and take that time to teach them basic swimming skills. Make sure that you always have a watchful eye over your children when they are in the water as well to look for signs of drowning.
2. Use Flammables Safely
The summer is a time for grilling, and the fourth of July is the perfect time to celebrate legally with fireworks. These are all dangerous pieces of equipment though, so you need to take the precautions necessary to keep you and your loved ones safe. Be sure that any propane tanks and any fireworks are stored in a proper place where only trusted adults have access. Teach your children about the dangers that these products pose so that they do not have any interest in going near them, to begin with.
If you are planning to light fireworks, there are certain best practices that you should follow with your loved ones, no matter the occasion. Fireworks, to start, is very unpredictable so you need to keep a proper distance between yourself and the firework that has been lit or that will be lit. Ensure that you have water or a fire extinguisher within easy access if something goes awry with the fireworks you are lighting. Do not try to re-light a firework if it has not gone off yet as it may light right when you are leaning over it to light it.
3. Care for Your Health
The summer comes with harsh UV rays from the sun as you spend so much of your time outdoors. These UV roads can lead to sunburn, which could eventually increase the risk of developing diseases such as skin cancer later in life. Make sure that you protect your skin by wearing sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 30 on any areas of your body that are exposed. Consider wearing a hat and a pair of sunglasses to help keep your scalp and your eyes safe from these harsh rays of the sun.
Since there is also a pandemic in the current world, you should also take the precautions necessary to be socially distant from your health. Try to stay at least six feet apart from others who are not part of your immediate family, meaning spread out when you go to the beach. When you go to a public space, wear a mask where you can keep others safe from any symptoms that you may be experiencing. Be sure to wash your hands often and keep hand sanitizer with you as well so that you do not spread germs or catch them.
Final Thoughts
The summer should be a time where you experience new things and where you get outside. Be sure that you are safe on any waterways though, and that you keep your own health a top standard no matter the activity. Be sure also that you and your loved ones know the necessary safety precautions surrounding flammable for a moment’s notice.