Spring and summer outdoor safety tips: Spring Yard Clean-up Safety Tips

Spring Yard Clean-up Safety Tips

Precautions and safety tips to take when cleaning the yard.

Yard work safety tips

Blue skies, chirping birds, warming temperatures — April is prime time for getting home exteriors, yards and gardens back into shape. A home maintenance routine can help your house operate more efficiently. Before you get started on your outdoor to-do list, make sure you take appropriate safety precautions.

Dress for yard cleaning

• Wear protective footwear. Wear shoes or boots, not sandals, to protect your toes.
• Wear properly fitting gloves. This improves your grip on tools and also help keeps skin safe from blisters, sunburn, bug bites, poisonous plants and chemicals.
• Wear hearing protection when using loud equipment.
• Wear safety glasses to keep flying objects out of your eyes.
• Apply bug spray to keep pests away. Shower after use to remove the chemicals from your skin. And while you’re at it, take a minute to look for ticks. If you find one, gently pull it out with tweezers.
• Apply sunscreen or skin products with SPF to any exposed skin to prevent sunburn. Don’t be fooled by cloudy days; you can still get a sunburn.

Work smart

• Stretch your body. Take time to stretch and warm up before the work begins. Weeding, trimming and raking are repetitive motions — change your posture or stance every few minutes and switch activities every 30 minutes.
• Lift things carefully and safely. Lift properly by bending at the knees and hips and using leg power rather than bending at the waist and putting the strain on your back. Instead of carrying heavy or unwieldy loads, employ a cart or wheelbarrow.
• Drink water and take breaks in the shade. Even if it’s not hot or humid, yard work is exercise, and staying hydrated is important to avoid heat related illness.
• Don’t use power tools under the influence. The same rules that apply to vehicles apply to power tools, including lawn mowers. Say no to distractions and anything that might cloud judgment.

Ready the tools

• Familiarize yourself with power tools and how they work. Read owner’s manuals (many are available online) and know about various switches, modes and required maintenance.
• Check cords on tools and extension cords. Look for cuts, cracks and frayed wires and do not use them if damaged. Also check the label to make sure you don’t use an indoor extension cord outside.
• Make sure tools are in the “off” position before plugging them in or unplugging.
• Use ladders safely. Set ladders on a firm, level surface; never stand on one of the top three rungs; and use a utility belt to hold tools so you can properly climb facing the ladder.
• Call 811 before you dig. This notifies local utilities to check your property before you plant a tree, dig a trench or set fence posts.

Protect loved ones

• Watch out for children and pets. Be sure children and pets are inside (or well supervised if out) while you work.
• Securely store tools and equipment. Store sharp tools, weed killer, fertilizer and other dangerous items in a locked cabinet out of reach of curious hands and mouths.
• Educate and supervise kids with equipment. Before allowing any child to operate a mower, sound judgment, strength, coordination and maturity are necessary. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should have these characteristics and be at least 12 years old before operating any type of mower — and at least 16 years old to operate a riding mower.

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Scooter, Bike and Pedestrian Safety

Scooters, bikes, in-line skates and skateboards are associated
with numerous injuries yearly.

• Wear a comfortable, properly fitted helmet bearing the label of an independent
  testing lab. Be sure that the helmet sits level on top of the head–not
  rocking in any direction–and always fasten the safety strap.
• Be sure that safety gear (wrist, elbow and kneepads) fits properly and does
  not interfere with the rider’s movement, vision or hearing. Wrist pads are
  not recommended for scooter riders as they may affect their ability to maneuver.
  
• Ride scooters and bikes only on smooth, paved surfaces and only ride during
  daylight hours.
  Learn the proper hand signals and use them when you turn or stop.
• Come to a complete stop before entering driveways, paths or sidewalks, then
  look left, right and left again for bikes, cars or pedestrians heading your
  way.
• Teach crossing safety to children by example

Barbecue Safety

Beware when you barbecue. In 1998 alone, there were 6,100 reported home
fires involving gas or charcoal grills in the U.S., leading to $29.1 million
in direct property damage, according to NFPA.

• When using barbecue grills always be sure to leave sufficient space from
  siding and eaves.
• New Jersey law forbids any grill to be utilized on the balconies of an apartment,
  townhouse or condominium.
• Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use.
• Keep children and pets far away from grills.
• With charcoal grills, only use charcoal starter fluids designed for barbecue
  grills and do not add fluid after coals have been lit.
• With gas grills, be sure that the hose connection is tight and check hoses
  carefully for leaks. Applying soapy water to the hoses will easily and safely
  reveal any leaks.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and have the grill repaired
  by a professional, if necessary.
  Spare propane cylinders should never be stored indoors or under or near the
  grill.

Water Safety

Extra caution should be used when around water, for children and adults.

• Only swim in approved areas.
• Always supervise children near water at all times and make sure that children
  learn to swim.
• Check the depth of the water with a lifeguard before jumping in.
• Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD (personal floatation device)
  when boating, jet-skiing, tubing or water-skiing. Air-filled swimming aids,
  like water wings or inner tubes, are not substitutes for approved PFDs. An
  adult should always supervise children using these devices.
• Be sure to extinguish all smoking materials and shut down motors, fans and
  heating devices before fueling a boat. In case of a spill, wipe up fuel immediately
  and check the bilge for fuel leakage and odors. After fueling and before starting
  the boat’s motor, ventilate with the blower for at least four minutes

Cleaning For Safety

• Nature is undergoing a fresh start and so are homeowners who are ready to
  clean up the debris that has been accumulating in basements, storage sheds
  and garages over the winter.
• Household and pool chemicals, paints and poisons should be properly marked
  and stored under lock and key, away from children’s reach. Dispose of any
  that are leaking, expired, or that look bad.
• When cleaning up hazardous chemicals, wear rubber gloves and follow the
  safety directions on the packaging. Never mix chemicals in the same container.
  If you don’t know how to dispose of them, seek outside advice. Never put them
  in the trash or pour them down the drain.
• Make sure gasoline and cleaning fluids are well-marked and stored in a cool,
  dry place away from the house and out of reach of children and pets. Use only
  approved containers for gasoline storage.
• Never use gasoline to clean skin, clothes, auto parts or floors.
• Clean up work areas. Put dangerous tools, adhesives, matches or other work
  items away from children’s reach.
• Remove all fire hazards, including stacks of rags, newspapers and magazines.
  Pay special attention to the spaces around your furnace, hot water tank, fireplace,
  space heaters and dryer, as well as under your stairs.

Yard Work Safety

Itching to get the yard into shape for the summer? Here are
ways to help ensure your spring spruce-up is disaster-free.

• Always wear protective clothing when you handle pesticides and fertilizers.
• More than 60,000 people are treated in emergency rooms each year for lawn-mower
  injuries:
• Rake before you mow to prevent any stones and loose debris from launching
  into the air
• Never operate a mower in your bare feet and avoid wearing loose clothing.
• Never start a mower indoors.
• Refueling your mower, make sure the engine is off and cool. Don’t spill
  gasoline on a hot engine – and DON’T SMOKE while pouring gasoline.
• Never leave your mower unattended.
• Don’t use electrical mowers on wet grass.
• At least 55,000 people each year sustain injuries from trimmers, lawn edgers,
  pruners and power saws:
• Read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before using the tools.
• Inspect the product for damage and don’t use it if there are problems.
• Use proper eye protection.
• Make sure blade guards are in place on all cutting equipment.
• Don’t let tools get wet unless they are labeled “immersible.
• Unplug all tools when not in use.
• Make sure the tool is in the “off” position before you plug it
  in.
• Store gasoline-powered equipment away from anything that uses a pilot light.
• Make sure you use the right saw for the task, and always wait for the saw
  blade to stop before pulling away from a cut to avoid kickback.
• When pruning trees, be careful not to let metal ladders or trimmers contact
  overhead wires.
• Before you do any “hands on” weed removal, be sure you know how
  to identify poison ivy, sumac, oak and similar toxic plants. Find out ahead
  of time how to treat the rashes they cause to reduce the irritation.

OUTDOOR SAFETY

Ready for some outdoor exercise and adventure? Here are a few pointers:

• Winter’s inactive muscles can take only so much strain. Don’t overdo it
  – build up slowly so you don’t have strains that can put you out of commission
  for some time.
• It may look appealing, but don’t wander onto frozen rivers and lakes in
  the spring. The ice is beginning to thaw, and you never know just how thin
  the ice really is.
• Spring’s extra rain and thawing snow can cause normally safe rivers, streams
  and creeks to turn treacherous. Even standing on banks can be risky, as they
  can be undercut by the rushing water and give in under your weight.
• Springtime can also be severe weather time. If the skies look threatening,
  check to see if a storm watch or warning has been issued before you initiate
  outdoor activities. If you’re already outside and thunderstorms threaten,
  go immediately into a building or enclosed vehicle. For tornadoes, go to the
  nearest safe structure, or the basement or interior first-floor room of your
  home. If there’s no time to follow these precautions, take cover in a ditch
  or depression in the ground.

Ladder Safety

• Read the manufacturer’s instructions that come with your ladder. They contain
  guidelines for weight and height limits as well as for the proper use of their
  product.
• Inspect the ladder before using it to make sure there are no loose or broken
  rungs.
• Make sure the ladder is the right height for the job. Many accidents happen
  when people overextend their reach because their ladders are too short.
• Never stand on a ladder’s bucket shelf.
• Make sure the ladder is completely open, and that all of its feet are planted
  on a firm, level surface. Extension ladders should not be placed at an angle
  that is too extreme.
• Avoid using a metal ladder near electrical sources.
• Face the ladder when climbing down and make sure your weight is centered
  between the two sides.

Camping Safety Tips

• Always use a flame retardant tent and set up camp far away from the campfire.
  
• Only use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns inside the tent or any
  other closed space, not liquid-filled heaters or lanterns.
• Always build your campfire down wind away from your tent. Clear all vegetation
  and dig a pit surrounded by rocks before building your campfire.
• Store liquid fire starter (not gasoline) away from your tent and campfire
  and only use dry kindling to freshen a campfire.
• Always put out a campfire when going to sleep or leaving the campsite. To
  extinguish the fire, cover with dirt or pour water over it

Fireworks

Fireworks lead to thousands of injuries requiring emergency room treatment,
according to NFPA. These dazzling, but dangerous devices can burn up to 1200
F and can cause burns, lacerations, amputations and blindness. Stay safe by
always leaving fireworks to professionals.

• Stay back at least 500 feet from professional fireworks displays.
• Treat all fireworks, whether legal or illegal for consumers, as suitable
  only for use by trained professionals.
• If you find fireworks, do not touch them but instead direct authorities
  to them.
• Leave any area where amateurs are using fireworks.

Water safety

SAVE YOUR LIFE!

So that rest by the water does not turn into trouble.

So that rest by the water does not turn into trouble, GIMS inspectors remind you of the rules of safe behavior. Particular attention while relaxing by the water should be given to your children.

It has already been mentioned more than once that the best and safest place to relax near the water is a place specially equipped for this purpose – a sanctioned beach. If you decide to spend your free time near the water, the equipped beach should become such a place of rest. And even more so if you decide to go there with your children.

Once on the beach, do not rely on fate – be vigilant every minute, do not take your eyes off the children. “Just been here,” “turned away for a minute,” is how parents sitting on the shore often answer. But everyone knows that the water of carelessness does not forgive!

The rules of behavior on the water are simple, it is not difficult to remember them, but they can be indispensable and save the life of you and your loved ones:

it is better to swim in the evening or in the morning, when the sun is warm, but there is no strong overheating. The water temperature should be at the same time not lower than 17-19 degrees, it is dangerous to be in a colder one;

Give them your maximum attention: talk to your children more often, tell them about the possible dangers and the rules of safe behavior! And most importantly, by your own example, teach them to behave in such a way as not to get into trouble.

Water accident prevention: tips for parents

• Water procedures can be carried out no earlier than one and a half hours after eating.
• It is not recommended to swim in water if its temperature is below 16 degrees, as this may result in loss of consciousness and seizures.
• If the air has warmed up to 25 degrees, while the water temperature is at about 18 degrees, the maximum time spent in the water can be no more than 15 minutes.
• You can swim only in specially designated areas (usually they are fenced with buoys). But if you want to swim in a reservoir where there are no such places, you need to take the choice of a swimming area seriously – the depth is not more than 2 meters, the bottom is flat, and the current speed should not exceed more than half a meter per second, the reservoir is by no means swamped.
• Adults should carefully check the bottom and constantly supervise the process of bathing children, who should be close to the shore.

In order to avoid accidents on the water, parents need to be guided by simple rules themselves, and be sure to announce these rules to the younger members of the family every time before going to the beach.

Basic water safety rules in summer.

1. Do not swim beyond the buoys, and if there are none, swim far from the coast.
2. It is forbidden to swim near ships, boats, boats, steamers, etc.
3. It is forbidden to jump into water in places if this place is unfamiliar or the depth is shallow.
4. You can only jump into the water from specially equipped platforms.
5. Do not jump into cold water after a long and intense thermal exposure, as this is fraught with cardiac arrest or loss of consciousness. To prevent such consequences, rinse before bathing.
6. It is forbidden to swim during heavy seas or in a storm.
7. You can not swim in water bodies, on the banks of which there are a large number of large stones or reinforced concrete slabs, over time they become overgrown with moss, and it can be quite difficult and unsafe to enter the water or leave the water.
8. Special inflatable rings and mattresses are not intended for navigation at a long distance from the coast.
9. Under no circumstances should games be played where it is necessary to capture or hold an opponent in the water – this is life threatening.
10. The time spent in water should be limited depending on the temperature of both elements – water and air.

Behavior in critical situations

Accidents are often the fault of the swimmers themselves, who begin to panic and lose control of the situation. One must learn to relax by floating passively on the surface of the water. To do this, roll over on your back and slightly spread the limbs to the sides, and if the body begins to sink lower, then it must be kept afloat with the help of light movements.

Don’t panic

• If you accidentally get entangled in seaweed while swimming in a pond, stay calm. To get rid of them, you should make soft and smooth movements directly at the water surface.
• In the case when you find yourself in a whirlpool, you should draw the maximum possible amount of air into your lungs and dive into the water, first vertically, and then turn sharply away from the whirlpool.
• It is pointless to swim against a strong current if you accidentally get into it. You should swim along it, and row at an angle, gradually approaching the land. Along the coast you can return to the place of your rest.
• If you swim in the sea or the ocean, you may encounter an effect called “reverse thrust channel”. This is the area where the current of the wave turns back. When you hit such a place, you will be carried away farther and farther from the coast. In such circumstances, you need to swim along the coastline and only return to land as this phenomenon fades. To get back faster, you can use the force of the waves, which will push you to the shore.

Memo about the rules of behavior near water bodies in winter

1. Skating, skiing and crossing are prohibited on water bodies with thin ice. Thin ice is fragile and cannot withstand the weight of a person. Skating is allowed only on specially equipped ice rinks. If the skating rink is arranged on a reservoir, then skating is allowed only after a thorough check of the strength of the ice (the thickness of the ice should be at least 10-12 cm). Public skating is allowed with ice thickness of at least 25 cm.
2. You need to cross the ice using equipped crossings, but if there are none, then before moving on the ice, you need to make sure that it is strong. It is recommended to check the strength of the ice with an ice pick or a stick. If, after the first blow, the ice breaks through and water appears on it, you need to stop immediately and follow the tracks back. The first steps on the way back should be done without taking your soles off the ice. It is strictly forbidden to test the strength of the ice with a kick.
3. In all cases, before leaving the shore on the ice, you must carefully look around, outline the route, choosing safe places. It is best to follow the paved path. It is dangerous to go out on the ice during the thaw. You should not go down on the ice in unfamiliar places, especially from cliffs.
4. When driving on ice, you should be careful, carefully monitor the surface of the ice, avoid dangerous and suspicious places. You should beware of areas covered with a thick layer of snow – under the snow the ice is always thinner than in the open. You need to be especially careful in places where there is a fast current, near bushes, sedges, and grass protruding to the surface, where streams flow into reservoirs, springs come out and warm wastewater from industrial enterprises flows in, where ice is harvested, etc. The safest thing to do is to cross transparent ice with a greenish honey agaric at least 7 cm thick.
5. When crossing the ice in a group, you must move at a distance of 5-6 meters from each other, carefully watching the one walking in front. When transporting small but heavy loads, they should be placed on sleds or beams with a large support area.
6. It is dangerous to walk and skate on ice at night and especially in unfamiliar places. When crossing the reservoir on skis, it is recommended to use the paved ski track. If you have to walk on virgin soil, then to ensure the safety of the ski bindings, you should unfasten them so that you can quickly get rid of the skis if necessary. Sticks should be held in hands, loops should be removed from the hands, the backpack should be kept on one shoulder. The distance between skiers should be 5-6 m. While moving on the ice, the first skier determines its strength by blows of sticks on the ice, monitors the nature of the ice, etc.
7. When fishing, it is not recommended to punch many holes in a small area, jump and run on ice, and gather in large groups. Each angler must have a 12-15 m long line with him.
8. In case of failure of the ice under your feet, you must act quickly and decisively – with your arms wide apart, stay on the surface of the ice, without sudden movements try to crawl out onto solid ice, and then, lying on your back or on your chest, move in the direction from which you came, at the same time calling for help.

REMEMBER

• A person can die from hypothermia 15-20 minutes after entering the water.
• In the event of ice cracking, ducking, or water appearing on the surface of the ice, return to shore immediately.
• If you fall through the ice, try to move to the edge of the hole where the current comes from. This is a guarantee that you will not be pulled under the ice. Having reached the edge of the polynya, try to stick out of the water as much as possible in order to put your chest on the rim and throw your leg on the edge of the ice. If the ice holds, carefully roll over onto your back and slowly crawl towards the shore. Having got out on land, hurry up somehow to warm up. Refrigeration can cause serious complications.
• If before your eyes someone fell through the ice, arm yourself with any stick, pole or board and carefully crawl towards the hole. You should crawl to a place from which you can easily throw a belt, a bag on a belt or stretch a ski pole. When a person in the water grabs an outstretched object, carefully pull it out of the water. After getting out of the hole, crawl away from its edge.

In the case when there is no warm room nearby, it is necessary: ​​

• undress and wring out clothes well, as crossing in wet clothes is more dangerous;
• make a fire or keep warm by moving;
• rub with hands, dry cloth, but not with snow.

Spring water rules

Spring flood time is approaching. The ice on the rivers becomes loose, “eaten” from above by the sun, melt water, and from below it is undermined by the current. It is very dangerous to walk on it: at any moment it can crumble with a hiss underfoot and close over your head. Ditches and holes are dangerous at this time, because there can be traps in them – pits, wells.
But the spring flood poses a great danger to children for children.
Left unattended by parents and elders, not knowing the security measures, because the child’s sense of danger is weaker than curiosity; they play on a steep bank, and sometimes ride on the ice floes of a reservoir.
Some of the teenagers manage to fish while on fragile ice. Such carelessness sometimes ends tragically. During this period, children should not go to the reservoirs. Deep pits and gullies, which are not always fenced and marked with warning signs, are especially life-threatening.

Therefore, during this period you should remember:
– it is easy to fall through on spring ice;
– before entering the ice, check its strength – a light blow is enough to make sure of this;
– the fastest process of ice decay occurs near the coast;
– spring ice covered with snow quickly turns into a loose mass.

IT IS PROHIBITED:

– go out to remote water bodies in spring;
– to cross the river during the ice drift;
– come close to the river in places of ice jam, stand on a steep bank that is subject to overflow and, consequently, collapse;
– gather on bridges, dams and ponds;
– approach ice jam, push ice floes off the coast, measure the depth of a river or any body of water, walk on ice floes and ride them (often children use all kinds of floating facilities and ownerless boats to ride on the first water).

PARENTS!

Keep children away from the river without adult supervision, especially during ice drift; warn them of the danger of being on ice when a river or lake breaks open. Remember that during the flood period, even with a slight ice drift, accidents most often occur with children. Explain the rules of conduct during the flood period, forbid them to play pranks near the water, stop recklessness. Don’t let them ride homemade rafts, boards, logs, or floating ice floes. A torn ice floe, cold water, a fast current threaten death. Explain to the children the precautions to take during ice drift and spring floods. Talks “On the rules of behavior on ice and on water” should be held. The duty of every educator and parent is to do everything possible to prevent children from accidents on the water, which often end tragically.

PRESCHOOL CHILDREN!

Do not go out on the ice during the spring flood.
Do not ride homemade rafts, boards, logs, or ice floes.
Do not jump from one ice floe to another.
Do not stand on steep and washed-out banks – they may collapse.
When you watch the ice drift from the bridge, the pier embankment, you can not bend over the railings and other fences.
If you have witnessed an accident on a river or lake, then do not get lost, do not run away home, but call loudly for help, adults will hear and help out of trouble.
Do not go near traffic jams, rafts, dams, do not arrange games in these places.
Keep away from pits, depressions, manholes and wells.

Children, be careful during the spring flood and ice drift.
DO NOT PUT YOUR LIFE IN DANGER!

The ability to swim well is one of the most important guarantees of a safe holiday on the water, but remember that even a good swimmer must be constantly careful, disciplined and strictly adhere to the rules of behavior on the water.

It is best to swim in specially equipped places: beaches, pools, baths. In Yaroslavl, these are Dzerzhinsky, Tveritsky and Central beaches.

When the swimmer’s body becomes too cold in the water, cramps can occur that cramp the arm, and more often the leg or both legs. In case of convulsions, you should immediately get out of the water. If this is not possible, then proceed as follows:

1. Change the swimming style – swim on your back.

2. When you feel the tightening of the fingers of the hand, you must quickly, forcefully clench the hand into a fist, make a sharp throwing movement of the hand to the outside, open the fist.

3. In case of spasm of the calf muscle, it is necessary, when bending, with both hands to grab the foot of the injured leg and pull the foot towards you with force.

4. In case of spasms of the thigh muscles, it is necessary to clasp the leg from the outside below the shin at the ankle (by the instep) and, bending it at the knees, pull the arm with force back to the back.

5. Prick with any sharp object at hand (pin, needle, etc.).

6. A tired swimmer should remember that the best way to relax on the water is to lie on your back.

To get rid of water that has entered the respiratory tract and interferes with breathing, you need to:

• stop immediately;
• with vigorous movements of the arms and legs to stay on the surface of the water and, raising the head as high as possible, cough strongly.

To avoid drowning in the water, the swimmer must:

• observe the correct breathing rhythm;
• when swimming in the waves, you need to be careful to take a breath when you are between the crests of the waves;
• when swimming against the waves, you should calmly climb the wave and roll off it;
• if there is a wave with a crest, then it is best to dive under it a little below the crest;
• once in a fast current, one should not fight against it, it is necessary without breaking one’s breath to swim with the flow to the shore;
• being in a whirlpool, one should not succumb to fear, lose a sense of self-control. It is necessary to take more air into the lungs, dive into the water and, making a strong jerk to the side with the flow, float to the surface.

When entangled in algae, do not make sudden movements or jerks. It is necessary to lie on your back, trying to swim out in the direction from which you came from with soft, calm movements. If, nevertheless, it is not possible to get rid of the plants, then having freed your hands, you need to raise your legs and try to carefully free yourself from the plants with the help of your hands.

Don’t swim close to oncoming ships in order to ride the waves. In the vicinity of a moving ship, a current arises that can be pulled under the propeller.

Dangerous to jump (dive) into water in an unknown place – you can hit your head on the ground, snag, pile, etc., break your neck vertebrae, lose consciousness and die.

It is dangerous to dive from boats, rafts, jetties and other floating structures. There can be logs under the water – firewood, piles, rails, reinforced concrete, etc. You can dive only in places specially equipped for this.

Do not swim near steep, precipitous and vegetated banks. Here the bottom slope can be very choked with roots and vegetation. Sometimes the sandy bottom is quicksand, which is dangerous for those who cannot swim.

If emergency situations arise:

01, 112 (from cell phone)-Unified Salvation Service

30-55-55-Operational MKU “Civil Protection Center” of Yaroslavl ”

11111111111111111111

40-40-40 – unified duty and dispatch service of the city of Yaroslavl

Ensuring the safety of children in the spring and summer

About recommendations on how to avoid overheating in the heat

Rospotrebnadzor reminds that elevated air temperature, both in open areas and indoors, can adversely affect the health of people, especially the elderly and children. This can lead to exacerbation of chronic diseases, and in some cases to overheating of the body and a sharp deterioration in health. To avoid these consequences, a number of simple but effective preventive measures are recommended.

Instructions on prevention of overheating

1. Limit stay outdoors, reduce physical activity to a minimum

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3. When going outside, it is recommended to wear light clothes made of light-colored natural fabrics, it is desirable that the collar of the clothes is not tight, it is obligatory to use a hat (summer hat, panama, scarf, etc.), sunglasses, umbrellas.

4. The need for energy in hot weather decreases, and therefore, the body needs less high-calorie food in summer. In a hot period of time, it is necessary to abandon fatty foods, and minimize meat consumption, it is best to replace it with fish or seafood. It is necessary to provide for a reduction in the amount of smoked, fried, and perishable foodstuffs.

It is advisable to exclude meals during the hottest time of the day and move them to the morning and evening. It is necessary to strictly observe the hygienic and technological requirements for cooking and food storage.

5. In order to prevent dehydration of the body, it is recommended to consume a large amount of liquid: tea, mineral water, fruit drink, fermented milk drinks with a low fat content, decoctions of dried fruits, fortified drinks. Avoid carbonated drinks, sugary liquids, energy drinks, and alcoholic drinks.

Drinking up to 1.5 liters of fluid per day is required to maintain a drinking regimen. At the same time, it is important to remember that people with diseases of the kidneys and the cardiovascular system should not increase the amount of water intake.

6. To maintain immunity, it is recommended to consume fruits and vegetables thoroughly washed before consumption with guaranteed quality water.

7. During the day it is recommended to take a cool shower if possible.

8. Travel by personal and public transport should be limited or planned for in the morning or evening when the heat subsides.

9. When visiting shops and other places of mass gathering of citizens, it is necessary to give preference to those where the optimal temperature regime of air is ensured.

10. Bathing and water procedures in the open air should be carried out only in places designated and equipped for these purposes, in compliance with the rules for organizing bathing.

Memo for Parents

Keeping Children Safe in Spring

Spring is outside, streams will soon run, birds will sing their cheerful spring songs, snow and ice will begin to melt everywhere. The gentle sun will beckon children to the street, many will try not to miss the last opportunity to ride on a frozen river or jump on ice floes in a pond. And it’s very, very dangerous. The ice at this time becomes brittle and breaks under the weight of the child. And then a fun game in an instant can become a great grief, a great misfortune.

How to avoid this danger?

Very simple – know and follow the simple rules of safe behavior on the ice. During the period of spring flood and ice drift it is forbidden to: go out to water bodies in the spring; to cross the river during the period of ice drift; come close to the river in places of ice jam; stand on a steep bank, subject to flooding and collapse; gather on bridges, dams and ponds; approach ice jams; push ice floes off the coast; measure the depth of a river or any body of water; walk on ice floes and ride them.

Parents!

Keep children away from the river without adult supervision, especially during ice drift, warn them about the danger of being on ice when opening a river or lake. Tell the children about the rules of conduct during the flood period, do not allow them to play pranks near the water, stop recklessness. A torn ice floe, cold water, a fast current threaten death.