SPRING into Safety!
March 8th, 2010It’s a great time of year to SPRING into Safety with these safety reminders!
- Change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Don’t wait for that annoying beep to alert you. Use Daylight Savings Time to remind you. Whether we SPRING forward or Fall back, when you change your clock, change your batteries too.
- Review your fire escape plan. As you test your smoke detector, have your family practice TWO escape routes from your home and make sure everyone knows where to meet up outside. Remember to crawl low, face covered to avoid smoke inhalation and to feel doors before opening. Try finding your way with your eyes closed. In the event of a real fire, the smoke could make things very dark.
- Practice your severe weather drills. Know where the safest place in your home is in the event severe spring weather brings tornadoes. This spot is usually a middle or low lying room without windows. We store a tote filled with flashlights, first aid supplies, blankets and extra shoes at our family’s designated tornado shelter area. This saves us time because all we have to do is take shelter.
- Properly store cleaning supplies. As you rev up your spring cleaning, remember to properly store cleaning supplies away from children and pets. Properly dispose of used products according to manufacturer guidelines. Consider using eco friendly products which are safer for the environment and safer for you. At Swim West, we use non toxic, biodegradable Simple Green.
- Swap out your helmets. The snow is melting, so store away those ski and snow board helmets and strap on your bicycle or skateboarding helmet. Make sure straps are adjusted to ensure a snug fit. Your children may have grown quite a bit over the winter.