Last month, we provided some safety information for when you go boating. One safety tip was a pre-launch boat check. Here are items that you should have on board. Items to Check Your fuel tank should be full. If that is not possible, you should have enough fuel to return safely and still have some left over. Check the engine oil and coolant levels. Make sure your navigational lights work. Make...
It’s summer! Kids are out of school, vacations happen, the weather is generally warm and enjoyable. There are some safety challenges that are unique to the summer. Here are 4 key tips to stay safe this summer. Be Cool With the summer comes heat. Most people know that staying cool is important. However, you might not realize that drinking cold water about every 20 minutes not only keeps you...
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Ahhh... those relaxing times on the boat -- early morning, sitting back in the chair at the bow with your fishing line in the water. Boating brings great enjoyment and relaxation. Here is some general advice to help you stay safe while you are out on the water. Boat Check Before you actually launch your boat, do a "boat check." Make sure you have your onboard safety equipment, enough fuel and...
This time of year, everyone wants to be outside. Being in the sun just feels good. Have you ever wondered why? You have probably also heard that being out in the sun without protection will cause premature aging (a.k.a., wrinkles and/or leathery skin) or even skin cancer. The Sun and Your Skin Sunlight can cause changes in your skin: Freckles Fine and Coarse Wrinkles Discolored areas of the...
Summer is a time that most people enjoy swimsuits, shorts and short sleeves. However, the extra sun exposure can quickly cause sunburn in less than 15 minutes (thought it might not show up for 30 minutes). Why should sunburn concern us? According to SkinCancer.org, dermatologist Jeffrey Brackeen, MD, a member of The Skin Cancer Foundation, says that, “Repeat sunburns put you at a substantial...
