National Fireworks Safety Month, June to July
JUNE EVENTS
Fireworks
Safety Month (June 1-July 4)
Cataract
Awareness Month
Men’s
Health Month
Migraine
& Headache Awareness Month
Safety
Month
Scleroderma
Awareness Month
Pride
Month KIDS = individual differences
CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1-7)
Be careful- Be safe!
June 1 until
July 4th marks the beginning of
National
Fireworks Safety Month
It’s
always essential when using fireworks, to be cautious, because of the severity
of the injuries they can cause.
Burns
on the hand are the most common, because the hand is always closest to them.
These injuries can range from minor burns, to blisters, to severe burns that
cause excessive damage to the skin. Hand injuries can also include cuts, broken
bones, torn tendons, and in the worst possible occurrence, amputation. These
injuries are the result of standing too close when a firework explodes, or
trying to hold onto them as they are lit.
Eye
and face injuries are also common, because of the particles that fly through
the air after one has exploded. Hearing loss is also suffered by some users,
due to the loud bang when the fireworks explode. Sometimes this is only
temporary, but it can be permanent, and is caused by standing too close when
the firework detonates.
When
using fireworks, it is best to follow a few simple rules to keep everyone safe
from harm. Be sure to read and follow all directions before using them.
·
Children
should never be allowed to handle fireworks.
·
Only
use fireworks outside in an open area.
·
When
lighting fireworks, put on safety glasses to protect the eyes.
·
Keep
a bucket of water nearby at all times to soak duds with, and do not try to
relight them.
·
Don’t
light fireworks in any type of container, and never carry them in a pocket,
because the friction of movement can cause them to light.
·
Keep
a first aid kit handy, and if serious injury is suffered, seek medical
attention.
Perhaps most important, never mix alcohol and fireworks.
Courtesy:
CPR & AED Awareness Week
(June
1-7)
American Heart
Association
American Red Cross
American Health
& Safety Institute
National Safety
Council
As a retired,
‘Regional Instructor Trainer.’
My motto, “If your
loved one is choking - would you know what to do?”
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation = CPR
Parents and those caring for the elderly it’s
good to take a course in CPR; it helps
as a first response to care for children choking whether on food or items
placed in the mouth.
And for adults
as well, to take a course in CPR, for you may encounter a conscious choking
adult from food items or experiencing breathing problems that can occur, in
addition to a heart attack.
AED [Automated External Defibrillation] located
many facilities are available and used in cases of a heart attack.
With the warmer weather
upon us now as always is a great time to update you skills or take a course for
the first time!
Find a facility near you
and register for an Infant, Child or Adult course
As
always when in doubt call EMS [Emergency Medical Services] [911] and
provide as much data as possible about the situation and the location.
Anytime to include - If the person:
Becomes
unconscious or is unconscious
Experiencing
chest pain or pressure
Severe
bleeding
Stomach
pain or pressure
Vomiting
blood
Passing
blood
Has
slurred speech
Severe
headache
Or
seizures
Has
been poisoned
Injury
to head back or neck
Broken
bones or possible broken bones,
Etc.…
ASHI - Health & Safety Institute
www.hsi.com/ashi
National
Safety Council - Our Mission is Safety
National Safety Council
American
Heart Association - Building healthier lives, free of ...
Activity Sheets
Courtesy: Words and Games activity Book
Series, Pre-K
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