Summertime is here–and with the warm air and long days come a unique set of safety risks that are important to be aware of.
To help you and your family enjoy a full season of outdoor activities and adventure, we want to take a moment to cover some of the most common summer injuries and how to avoid them:
- Water injuries. No matter how accomplished of a swimmer you or your loved ones claim to be, there is always risk associated with water activities. Make sure to take precautions to keep yourself and those around you safe in pools and lakes.
- Bicycle wrecks. Bicycle injuries and deaths peak in the summer months, affecting males more than females. Taking the time to walk yourself through a checklist to help prevent wrecks will go a long way toward making your ride more enjoyable and injury free.
- ATV mishaps. Four wheelers and other off-road vehicles are a ton of fun, and many of them make their way out of garages and storage units as spring turns to summer. Unfortunately, they also introduce their own set of risks. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe this summer as you explore new terrain.
- Heat stroke. Heat strokes can come on fast and without much warning. Be sure you are drinking lots of water and find some shade intermittently if you are going to be outside in the heat for multiple hours. Watch closely for these signs of heat stroke so you can get help as soon as possible.
- Sports injuries. While many sports are year round these days, most sports related injuries still happen in the summer months. Use protective equipment and be extra careful if you’re at a higher risk for injury.
As always, if you have questions or concerns about any injury you or a loved one incurs over the summer months (or any month of the year), please don’t hesitate to reach out. Visit our website today for more information.
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