Sunday, January 13, 2013

Winter Safety Tips

Winter Safety Tips
  • Don't let children play outside in the snow for more than 3-4 hours at a time and monitor them.
  • Don't over exert yourself from shoveling or other outdoor activities.
  • Wear the appropriate clothing.
  • Use layering when dressing for the cold (do not use clothing made of cotton).
  • First layer of clothing should be a pair of thermal pants and shirt made of polypropylene or a synthetic fiber.
  • Socks also should be of a synthetic fiber, polypropylene, or made of wool.
  • Next layer of clothing pants and light jacket should be made of wool or fleece.
  • The outer layer of protective clothing would be your jacket and snow pants. The jacket and snow pants should be insulated and water resistant.
  • Hats should be made of wool or a synthetic fiber.
  • Gloves should be insulated and water resistant.
  • Boots also should be insulated and water proof.
  • Keep a winter survival kit in your car made of the following
1) Flashlight w/batteries
2) Spare warm clothing
3) A warm blanket or sleeping bag
4) Lighter, matches, or flint
5) A three day supply of non-perishable food
6) First Aid Kit
7) Flares
8) Multi-purpose tool
  • Be aware of the types and symptoms of cold weather injuries.
1) Frostbite

One saying to keep in mind that is taught to us in the military 'cotton kills', and it will. Cotton will keep moisture close to your body in return when you stop doing physical activities you will start to get cold fast. By using wool, polypropylene, and synthetic fabric, the moisture will wick away from your body keeping you warmer.

KEEP SAFE MY FRIENDS!

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