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With summer knocking at the door its time to dust off the BBQ, stock up on sunscreen, and enjoy the great outdoors and warmer months ahead. Whether you are heading to the backyard, lake or beach, its important to remember that safety always comes first to ensure everyone has a great time. Take a couple minutes to review some basic safety tips I have provided, and then start having some summer fun! I have also included a tasty BBQ recipe to help kick off your summer with a spicy bang - Enjoy!
You have received this newsletter because you are a customer, friend or someone I thought would be interested in the topics we cover. Enjoy and as always I welcome your comments and suggestions about our products or newsletter at sherie@securitaonline.com
Sherie Dodsworth
Founder and CEO
Summer Safety Tips
Staying Protected from the Sun
- UV rays are weakest before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Plan activities during these times.
- Skin does not have to feel hot to get burned, so protect yourself even on cloudy days.
- Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater, and apply at least 20 minutes before going outside.
- Wear UVA/UVB protective sunglasses, and a hat.
Water Safety
- Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone.
- Children or inexperienced swimmers should take precautions, such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when around the water.
- Set water safety rules for the whole family based on swimming abilities (for example, inexperienced swimmers should stay in water less than chest deep).
- Be knowledgeable of the water environment you are in and its potential hazards, such as deep and shallow areas, currents, depth changes, obstructions and where the entry and exit points are located. The more informed you are, the more aware you will be of hazards and safe practices.
- Always keep basic lifesaving equipment by the pool and know how to use it. Pole, rope, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) are recommended.
Keeping Pesky Bugs Away
- Use bug repellant containing DEET to keep mosquitoes, insects and ticks away.
- Its best to use two separate products, instead of a bug repellant and sunscreen in one.
- Do not apply repellent to cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.
Prevent Heat-Related Illness
- Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- NEVER leave any children, pets or adults in a closed, parked vehicle.
Avoiding Bacteria at Your Picnic
- Carry picnic food in a cooler with a cold pack. Remember, a full cooler stays cool longer than a half empty one.
- Never leave perishable food out of the refrigerator/cooler for more than two hours. When the air temperature is above 90°, do not leave food out for more than one hour.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure meats have reached a safe, internal temperature: hamburger-160°; chicken-165°; pork-150°; steak-145°; hot dogs-140°.
- Always assume that lake, pond, stream and river waters are not safe to drink. Take bottled water to drink.
Grilling Safety
- When cooking outdoors with a gas grill, check the air tubes that lead into the burner for any blockage from insects, spiders, or food grease.
- Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing. If you ever detect a leak, immediately turn off the gas at the tank and don't attempt to light the grill until the leak is fixed.
Fire Extinguisher 411
Home Safety Council's State of Home Safety in America™ report
identifies fires and burns as the third leading cause of unintentional
home injury related death. While portable household fire extinguishers
are not designed or intended to fight a large or spreading fire, knowing
how to properly operate one may prove vital in the event of a small fire.
If fire strikes, put your safety first, and belongings
second. In many cases, the safest response is to evacuate the home and call
the fire department. With proper training, the right portable fire extinguisher
can enable you to control a containable fire until the fire department arrives,
helping protect your property. The Home Safety Council recommends the following
guidelines if you plan to use a fire extinguisher at home:
Read all the directions. Know how to use an extinguisher. If possible, get training from your local fire department or workplace that will let you practice putting out a fire.
Keep the instructions so you can review them from time to time.
Mount the extinguisher near an exit door, out of reach of children.
Stand 6 -8 feet away from the fire. Then, remember the word PASS:
- PULL the pin out to unlock the operating lever.
- AIM low: Point the extinguisher nozzle (or hose) at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. Be prepared! It will come out with force.
- Sweep from side to side, moving carefully toward the fire. Keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire, sweeping back and forth until all the flames are out. Watch the fire area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat the process.
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The Vital Records PortaVault is an easy-to-use, comprehensive system which IDENTIFIES, ORGANZIES, STORES AND TRANSPORTS all of the important records and documents commonly found in a home.
- Eliminate the guesswork in identifying important documents
- Does not require filling out a lot of forms
- Filled with helpful hints and guidance
- Ready when you are: just grab it & go
- Prevents chaos in emergency situations
Find out more about PortaVault at: www.securitalonline.com
TOPProduct User Tips
Legal sized documents can be tricky when trying to file them in your PortaVault. Here are a couple tips to help;
* Copy them in reduced version.
* Store copied set plus pages with have an original signature in the PortaVault.
* Store the original legal sized documents in a separate file
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