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Tips to Greet Spring's Arrival

The snow and ice are melting and the trees and flowers are beginning to bud.  Your family may be spending more time outside – strolling near waterways that are no longer solidly frozen, pulling out the bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates from the shed, and firing up the lawn mover for the first time. 

Here are some key tips to remember as you greet spring’s arrival:

Watch for flowing water.
During spring runoff, the water in creeks and rivers can be fast moving and extremely cold and the banks of these waterways may be soft and unstable. Cold water is especially hazardous, even for good swimmers, and can kill within minutes.

In the spring and throughout the year, if you are near water, always supervise young children closely.

Wear a helmet when on wheels.
Whether riding a bicycle, scooter, inline skates or a skateboard, wearing a helmet is a proven way to prevent head injuries.  Ensure the helmet you or your children use is certified for that activity.  Replace your bike helmet after a crash.  While children may have the motor skills to ride a bicycle by five or six years of age, they’re not ready to ride on their own on the road for several more years. Children’s abilities to handle traffic safety risks usually develop gradually between the ages of 10 and 14.

Use caution around lawn movers.
Lawn mover injuries are common and can be extremely serious – either to the person mowing the lawn or to bystanders, often children.  Ensure children are not present when you are mowing the lawn.  Always turn the mower off and unplug it before adjusting or cleaning it.  Mow the lawn only when dry and check for debris before you start.

From Canadian Health Network.
www.canadian-health-network.ca

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