SUmmer Safety Tips

now that we are in the midst of summer, the question that is being asked the most is, "how to i get the most out of my summer and still stay safe in this pandemic?" 

here are a few tips:

• Practice the CDC’s recommended social distancing by staying at least six feet (two arms’ lengths) away from people who don’t live in your household and avoiding crowded places and group gatherings—especially if you live with at-risk individuals
• Wear a cloth facemask in public settings where social distancing is difficult, such as in grocery stores
• Practice good hand hygiene (wash for 20 seconds) and frequently sanitize high-touch items
• For trips away from home, pack extra hand wipes and sanitizer gel
• Follow the CDC guidelines for visiting parks and recreational facilities, including sticking close to home and avoiding playgrounds

go swimming!

According to the CDC, there’s no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through water. Swimming and other water-related activities are fun, healthy ways to get outside and get physical. In addition to backyard pools, the CDC says state, local and national parks will open their beaches and other swimming areas on a case-by-case basis, so check with the area you want to visit to see when it’s safe to get back in the water.
Here’s how to do it safely:

• Practice social distancing and hand hygiene—especially before and after meals and after using the bathroom
• Visit parks and swimming areas close to home; traveling long distances may contribute to the spread of COVID-19 as you stop along the way
• Gather in groups of 10 or less

Ride a bike

Biking is making a big revival, with bike shops backed up with orders for new bikes as well as for assembly and maintenance. Follow the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration’s guidelines for bicycle safety, including:

• Always wear an NHTSA-approved helmet that fits properly; helmets.org has good information on COVID and helmet cleaning
• Ride the right size bike
• Drive defensively and follow street signs, signals and road markings; even though car traffic is down, accidents can still happen

Ride a recreational vehicle

Motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, jet skis and golf carts are fun ways to get around but they can be dangerous if not used properly. 

• Drive sober; don’t drink or do drugs and ride
• Follow all traffic laws and rules of the road and water

go on a staycation!

Backyards have never looked so good since we’re spending so much time in them. Turn yours into a fun zone with these ideas for the perfect family staycation.

Grilling it

Barbecued hamburgers, roasted vegetables and toasty s’mores … yes please! Cooking food on a grill or over a fire pit says summer vacation like nothing else. To avoid burns, follow the fire safety tips below.

• Never leave any open flame or heat source lit and unattended
• Keep kids and pets away from grills and fires
• Place fire pits and barbecues well away from structures and overhanging branches
• Wear fireproof oven mitts and have a fire extinguisher nearby
• Don’t try to light fires in windy or wet conditions and never use accelerants, garbage or other materials to get a fire going

We hope your family has an amazing summer of bonding and creating memories, but if an accident or illness happens, we at Signet Healthcare are here for you, with safe care and expert clinicians who can help with emergencies of all kinds.

Article via: Medical City Healthcare