* Teach kids to dodge pool drains. You also should put in anti-entrapment
drain covers and a safety vacuum release system to automatically release suction and shut down the pump should anyone become trapped.
* Have rescue equipment ready, such as a shepherd’s hook or life preserver,
and a poolside telephone.
* Observe safety rules. Young children, non-swimmers and all pas- sengers on a boat should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vests at all times. Air-fi lled “swimming aids” are not good substitutes. Keep hands and feet inside the boat and remain seated while the boat is moving. When in the ocean, pay atten- tion to the lifeguard’s warning fl ags and signs regarding the conditions of the surf and hidden undercurrent that can swiftly sweep beachgoers off their feet.
FIRE
Sunlight sustains life on earth, but sun exposure during childhood can cause burns in childhood and cancer in adult- hood. Burns from open fi res, grills and fi reworks can be very serious and deadly in children.
* Keep infants in the shade. Infants under six months of age should not be
in direct sunlight. Dress your baby in a brimmed hat and lightweight clothing that covers his arms and legs. Discuss sun- screen use for your infant with your health care provider.
* Cover kids up. Be sure older kids wear a wide-brimmed hat and a pair of
sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of ultraviolet rays. Clothing with a tight weave is a great protector, in addition to
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Sunglasses should block 99 to 100 percent of ultraviolet rays
* Grill — don’t burn. Grills can reach temperatures of over 500° F, causing burns
from open fl ames or hot surfaces. Place the grill away from any structures, trees and play areas. Don’t allow kids access to matches and lighter fl uid. Never leave the grill unattended when kids are present.
* Prevent heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Teach your children to drink
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sunscreen on sun-exposed areas.
* Never “overexpose.” Stay out of direct sunlight whenever possible, but especially when the sun is at its most intense, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Everyone over the age of six months should use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher liberally, and reapply it every two hours or after swimming or sweating.
* Leave fi reworks to the pros. Fire- works are not safe for a child of any age
to use. Sparklers can reach temperatures exceeding 1,000° F and can cause seri- ous burns that lead to scars and disfi gure- ment. It’s best if your family attends a public fi rework display.
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