The holidays are approaching! And with the holidays come all those seasonal health hazards everyone must watch out for. Sure, you enjoy shopping, baking, and decorating, but are you staying safe while doing those things?
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While the holidays are here only briefly, the seasonal health hazards that accompany them are worth looking out for. Stay safe this holiday season with these tips from Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys!
Drive Safely
It’s important to drive safely at all times, but the holidays are especially chaotic. Bullhead City is not immune from this chaos! Because of this, you should be extra vigilant while driving. Always get your vehicle inspected before going on long journeys. When driving, avoid distractions such as texting or making phone calls. If you ever feel tired while driving, you should pull over right away. A quick nap on the side of the road will rejuvenate you. You should look out for drivers who are aggressive and irrational; just because you are responsible does not mean other drivers are, too.
Watch Your Kitchen
You should always be present when making food in your kitchen. Be sanitary: clean your counters and wash your hands before and after making your food. Use proper equipment such as tongs and oven mitts. You should always supervise your pots and pans on the stove to make sure nothing is overflowing. Keep children and pets out of the kitchen to avoid injury. Kitchen fires comprise 2 of every 5 reported home fires, so stay attentive, and watch your food.
Decorate Properly
When setting up decorations this holiday season, you should make sure you follow instructions and stay safe. If you are using a ladder to hang lights, you should have someone else holding the ladder and watching you. Check your decorative lights for frays in the wires. If you’re setting up a tree, you should make sure it is fresh and at least 3 feet away from electronics or flammable equipment. Your fireplace, if you have one, should always have a screen in front of it. Flammable objects should be 3 feet or more away from the fire.
Prepare for Emergencies
If something does go wrong, you should have the tools to combat the emergency. For fires, always have a fire extinguisher handy. Keep it in an easily accessible place, preferably under the kitchen sink. For injuries, you should have a first-aid kit. Your kit should have at minimum: Band-Aids, gauze, tape, scissors, antibiotic cream, aloe vera (for burns), and any medications you need in an emergency. If you suffer from a personal injury this holiday season, contact Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys.
Injured by Seasonal Health Hazards?
If you suffer from a personal injury this holiday season, contact Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys right away! Our years of experience in the personal injury field will help you get the maximum compensation. We will work tirelessly for you, and we’ll address all your concerns. Contact our Bullhead CIty personal injury attorneys at 928-222-2222. Alternatively, contact us online and check out our LiveChat feature. Consultations are free. We do not collect fees unless we win your case, so don’t wait! Call Lerner and Rowe today!
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