What you can do to keep you and your family safe at home: The - TopicsExpress



          

What you can do to keep you and your family safe at home: The National Safety Council estimates everyday approximately 245 people die of unintentional injuries in homes and communities. The six leading causes of unintentional injury death in the U.S. are: •Motor vehicle crashes •Poisonings (including unintentional overdoses) •Falls •Choking •Drowning •Fires, flames and smoke The key to preventing injuries is making simple changes to your lifestyle. Below are a few strategies to prevent injuries: •Stay off your cell phone when you are driving. Your safety practices directly influence the safety practices of your children. •Get trained in first aid, CPR and AED online or in a classroom. •Check and if necessary, change the batteries on your smoke and carbon monoxide detector. •Properly dispose of unused and expired medications. Share these strategies with family, friends and neighbors. Thanks for reading, Brad Fiorenza Agency farmersagent/bfiorenza
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:36:17 +0000

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