summer safety mountain park

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Safety , Disease Prevention, Gun Awareness. Lt. Julio Diaz Dekalb EMS

In the past 20 years, injuries have continuously claimed the lives of more children, ages 1-19, in the United States than all diseases combined. : 

In the past 20 years, injuries have continuously claimed the lives of more children, ages 1-19, in the United States than all diseases combined. Each year one in every five children require medical attention; 600,000 require hospitalization, 30,000 have permanent disabilities and 22,000 die. The top ten most frequent and severe injuries are from: 1. Pedestrian Accidents 2. Drowning 3. Bike Accidents 4. Falls from Heights 5. Scald Burns 6. Flame Burns 7. Suicides 8. Assaults 9. Choking 10. Smoke Inhalation Source: http://rmstewart.uthscsa.edu maintained by University of Texas Health & Science Center at San Antonio

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Remember, most school zones are posted at 25 mph during early morning and late afternoon hours. Be especially cautious in neighborhoods without sidewalks and walking on the street is a must. During early morning hours it may be dark and difficult for people To see you walking or riding bikes. BE CAREFUL

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Summer Safety Ensure playing floor is free of water, dirt, and slick spots Check goal supports and ensure it’s properly mounted and not loose. Sports Injuries

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Regular physical activity can help you stay fit your whole life. You can have fun being physically active. To get the most fun out of physical activity, you need to work and play safely. You also need to get along with others.

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Summer Safety Bicycle Safety Bicycle Crashes Result in 800-900 Deaths per Year Nationally 90% of Bicycle Related Deaths Involve Collisions with Motor Vehicles

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Summer Safety Bicycle Safety Before you ride…….. Inspect Your Bicycle Wear a Helmet Inflate Tires Properly Check Your Brakes

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Summer Safety Bicycle Safety When you ride…….. See and Be Seen (Wear light colored, reflective clothing) Use a Backpack Avoid Riding at Night

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Summer Safety Bicycle Safety When you ride…. Ride Single File with Traffic Obey Traffic Signs, Signals, and Lanes Use Proper Hand Signals Stay Alert for Road Hazards

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Summer Safety WATER SAFETY BE WATER WISE AND STAY ALIVE

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Summer Safety Drowning…….. Is the leading recreational killer in summer Most often occur during recreational boating or swimming Be Safe around Water

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Summer Safety Learn to swim Use the buddy system Know “your” limits Swim in supervised areas Obey “NO DIVING” signs Be Safe around Water

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Summer Safety Watch out for the “Dangerous Too’s Too tired Too cold Too far from safety Too much sun Too much strenuous activity

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Summer Safety OUTDOOR SAFETY CRITTERS AND PLANTS

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Summer Safety ANIMALS AND REPTILES HAZARDS: Rabies: Avoid wild and domestic animals, including dogs and cats. Foxes are primary carriers of rabies.

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Summer Safety ANIMALS AND REPTILES HAZARDS: Rodents can carry a variety of diseases and contaminate food and water. Keep all food and snacks stored in impenetrable containers.

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Summer Safety ANIMALS AND REPTILES Poisonous snakes Several types of dangerous snakes are found throughout the United States. Treat all snakes as if they are poisonous. Most snake bites result from handling snakes.

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Summer Safety BUG BITES ARTHROPODS (BUGS) ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSMITTING DISEASES, INFLICTING PAINFUL BITES OR STINGS, AND BEING A NUISANCE * APPLY INSECT REPELLENT *

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Summer Safety SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU HAVE Unusual Bite Tick Bite (Do Not Remove Tick) Multiple Bites

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Summer Safety INSECTS Ticks, spiders, scorpions, and insects Use insect repellent (according to directions …Have your parents help you) and keep trousers tucked into boots. Check bedding before use, avoid sleeping or leaving clothes in damp places.

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Summer Safety POISONOUS PLANTS Several types of plants can cause burning, or blistering if the bare skin comes in contact with them. There are several plants/trees (including their leaves, berries, fruit, and nuts) that can cause illness or even death if eaten.

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Summer Safety POISONOUS PLANTS Assume all plants are poisonous- Don’t eat them or rub them on the skin.

Disease Prevention : 

Disease Prevention

Definitions : 

Definitions What is a disease? What are germs? Is a bacteria a pet? Viruses??

The Spread of Germs : 

The Spread of Germs Contact with another person or object Through the air Contact with animals or insects From water or food

Preventing Germs from Spreading : 

Preventing Germs from Spreading Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. WASH your hands before you eat and after you use the bathroom. Don’t share eating utensils. Don’t share combs, toothbrushes or hats. Keep cuts clean and bandaged

Guns and KnifesSafety First : 

Guns and KnifesSafety First

Don’t Play with guns!!! : 

Don’t Play with guns!!! What to do if you see a gun???? What to do if your friend wants you to see or play with his daddy’s gun???? Can a gun hurt you? Can a knife hurt you?

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Summer Safety Have a great summer!!!!