Feb
12
Pool Safety
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Ralph Winn asked:
As warmer months move in to push out the chill of winter, we begin to eye our beautiful backyard pools again. But pool safety should be considered year-round, because if you have a pool in your backyard, it is a 24-7 responsibility. Here are some pool safety rules to follow:
Pool Safety Rule #1: Always watch children when they are by or in the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #2: If throwing a pool party, make sure at least one adult is designated to keep a close eye on children at all times.
Pool Safety Rule #3: Teach children to float or swim as soon as possible. Experience, however, is by no means a replacement for supervision.
Pool Safety Rule #4: Make sure the pool is surrounded on all sides by a fence higher than 5 feet tall.
Pool Safety Rule #5: Make sure the fence as self-closing and has self-latching gates.
Pool Safety Rule #6: Make sure the latches are out of reach of young children.
Pool Safety Rule #7: Do not keep tables or chairs near the fence, this would allow children to climb over it and gain access to the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #8: Keep pool toys out of and away from the pool when you are not using them, as they might attract unsupervised children to the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #9: Remove any pool covering completely before allowing anyone to swim.
Pool Safety Rule #10: Do not use floatation devices as a substitute for supervision.
Pool Safety Rule #11: Learn CPR.
Pool Safety Rule #12: Never leave children unattended by the pool. If the phone or doorbell rings or you have to go inside for any reason, get the children out of the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #13: Keep rescue tools, like a long, light pole and a floatation ring, near the pool. You don’t want them to be misplaced so let children know that these tools are not toys. Teach everyone in the family how to use the tools.
Pool Safety Rule #14: Use plasticware by the pool instead of glassware.
Pool Safety Rule #15: Provide “touch supervision” around infants and toddlers. Remain within arms length of them at all times, so they are easily grabbed in an emergency.
Pool Safety Rule #16: Don’t swim alone or allow others to swim alone.
Pool Safety Rule #17: Keep CD players, radios, and other electrical devices safely away from the water. Talk to your pool dealer about a ground fault interrupter for added protection in the event of a power surge.
Pool Safety Rule #18: Get out of the pool if you hear thunder. Move indoors for the duration of the thunderstorm.
Pool Safety Rule #19: Allow swimmers to dive only off the very end of the diving board, not off the sides of the pool. They should always enter feet-first from the side of the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #20: Do not get a false sense of security because you follow all these rules. You should always supervise any swimmers in your pool closely and constantly.
Yvonne
As warmer months move in to push out the chill of winter, we begin to eye our beautiful backyard pools again. But pool safety should be considered year-round, because if you have a pool in your backyard, it is a 24-7 responsibility. Here are some pool safety rules to follow:
Pool Safety Rule #1: Always watch children when they are by or in the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #2: If throwing a pool party, make sure at least one adult is designated to keep a close eye on children at all times.
Pool Safety Rule #3: Teach children to float or swim as soon as possible. Experience, however, is by no means a replacement for supervision.
Pool Safety Rule #4: Make sure the pool is surrounded on all sides by a fence higher than 5 feet tall.
Pool Safety Rule #5: Make sure the fence as self-closing and has self-latching gates.
Pool Safety Rule #6: Make sure the latches are out of reach of young children.
Pool Safety Rule #7: Do not keep tables or chairs near the fence, this would allow children to climb over it and gain access to the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #8: Keep pool toys out of and away from the pool when you are not using them, as they might attract unsupervised children to the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #9: Remove any pool covering completely before allowing anyone to swim.
Pool Safety Rule #10: Do not use floatation devices as a substitute for supervision.
Pool Safety Rule #11: Learn CPR.
Pool Safety Rule #12: Never leave children unattended by the pool. If the phone or doorbell rings or you have to go inside for any reason, get the children out of the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #13: Keep rescue tools, like a long, light pole and a floatation ring, near the pool. You don’t want them to be misplaced so let children know that these tools are not toys. Teach everyone in the family how to use the tools.
Pool Safety Rule #14: Use plasticware by the pool instead of glassware.
Pool Safety Rule #15: Provide “touch supervision” around infants and toddlers. Remain within arms length of them at all times, so they are easily grabbed in an emergency.
Pool Safety Rule #16: Don’t swim alone or allow others to swim alone.
Pool Safety Rule #17: Keep CD players, radios, and other electrical devices safely away from the water. Talk to your pool dealer about a ground fault interrupter for added protection in the event of a power surge.
Pool Safety Rule #18: Get out of the pool if you hear thunder. Move indoors for the duration of the thunderstorm.
Pool Safety Rule #19: Allow swimmers to dive only off the very end of the diving board, not off the sides of the pool. They should always enter feet-first from the side of the pool.
Pool Safety Rule #20: Do not get a false sense of security because you follow all these rules. You should always supervise any swimmers in your pool closely and constantly.
Yvonne
Feb
8
Safety Boots
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Johan Nickson asked:
Introduction
If you are in an industry such as construction or petrochemical plants where there are numerous hazards that can befall your feet it is even more crucial that you choose work boots with reinforced safety toes or steel toes. In an unfortunate accident, safety boots can be priceless, so don’t focus on cost alone. I think that an injured foot is more uncomfortable than a steel toe boot.
Safety boots and safety shoes come in a wide range of styles with different sole units to suit diverse working environments. Safety boots have often focused on the obvious feature, the toe protection. Super safety boots contain a metal plate under the center of the sole, providing extra protection for the foot (if for example you stood hard on an upturned nail, nothing would happen).
Most safety shoes have symbols on the outside, to indicate the protection the shoe offers. For Example no Triangle indicates that there is no toe cap.
Steel Toe Cap
Steel-toe boots (or sometimes safety toe or just safety boots) are durable boots or shoes which have a protective reinforcement in the toe usually combined with a sole plate, which protect the foot from falling objects and punctures from below. Safety footwear now comes in many styles, not just as boots but also as shoes, trainers and clogs.
Most safety boots have a steel toecap which provides 200 joules of toe protection, and also provide full waterproof protection, as well as a variety of sole units to suit a variety of uses. This means the steel toe-cap will withstand the impact of 20kg in weight falling on to the toes from a height of 10m.
The most often required safety feature for boots was heretofore a steel toe, however, today other materials work as well, if not better when you consider the entire scope of protection, weight and comfort. A composite toe is one of the most popular alternatives to the traditional steel toe. An aluminum alloy is another option that is lightweight and just as strong as steel, offering the protection without weight or bulk.
Protection
The most often required safety feature for boots was heretofore a steel toe, however, today other materials work as well, if not better when you consider the entire scope of protection, weight and comfort. A variety of materials are used to achieve the same level of protection required by OSHA, and the thickness of the material can make a boot toe slightly larger, but you won’t be wearing them at a dance or fashion show, so that shouldn’t be as important as the overall benefit.
Leather
Durable, waterproof leather uppers and awesome cushioning. With the use of quality full grain breathable leathers Rossi Boots are able to provide features such as reducing the risk of injury from knife drops and with the correct care improved resistance to water, oils, and fats providing long-term comfort and protection over the life of the boot.
Summary
As I stated Earlier: I think that an injured foot is more uncomfortable than a steel toe boot. Wear safety boots its just not work the risk.
Brittany
Introduction
If you are in an industry such as construction or petrochemical plants where there are numerous hazards that can befall your feet it is even more crucial that you choose work boots with reinforced safety toes or steel toes. In an unfortunate accident, safety boots can be priceless, so don’t focus on cost alone. I think that an injured foot is more uncomfortable than a steel toe boot.
Safety boots and safety shoes come in a wide range of styles with different sole units to suit diverse working environments. Safety boots have often focused on the obvious feature, the toe protection. Super safety boots contain a metal plate under the center of the sole, providing extra protection for the foot (if for example you stood hard on an upturned nail, nothing would happen).
Most safety shoes have symbols on the outside, to indicate the protection the shoe offers. For Example no Triangle indicates that there is no toe cap.
Steel Toe Cap
Steel-toe boots (or sometimes safety toe or just safety boots) are durable boots or shoes which have a protective reinforcement in the toe usually combined with a sole plate, which protect the foot from falling objects and punctures from below. Safety footwear now comes in many styles, not just as boots but also as shoes, trainers and clogs.
Most safety boots have a steel toecap which provides 200 joules of toe protection, and also provide full waterproof protection, as well as a variety of sole units to suit a variety of uses. This means the steel toe-cap will withstand the impact of 20kg in weight falling on to the toes from a height of 10m.
The most often required safety feature for boots was heretofore a steel toe, however, today other materials work as well, if not better when you consider the entire scope of protection, weight and comfort. A composite toe is one of the most popular alternatives to the traditional steel toe. An aluminum alloy is another option that is lightweight and just as strong as steel, offering the protection without weight or bulk.
Protection
The most often required safety feature for boots was heretofore a steel toe, however, today other materials work as well, if not better when you consider the entire scope of protection, weight and comfort. A variety of materials are used to achieve the same level of protection required by OSHA, and the thickness of the material can make a boot toe slightly larger, but you won’t be wearing them at a dance or fashion show, so that shouldn’t be as important as the overall benefit.
Leather
Durable, waterproof leather uppers and awesome cushioning. With the use of quality full grain breathable leathers Rossi Boots are able to provide features such as reducing the risk of injury from knife drops and with the correct care improved resistance to water, oils, and fats providing long-term comfort and protection over the life of the boot.
Summary
As I stated Earlier: I think that an injured foot is more uncomfortable than a steel toe boot. Wear safety boots its just not work the risk.
Brittany