Cold Exposure

Walking Safety

Driving Safety

Home Safety

Holiday Safety

Recreational Safety

Snow Removal Safety

Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD)

Wear Loose-Fitting and Layered Clothing Trapped Air Insulates Layers can be removed to avoid perspiration and chill “Cotton Kills”…Use Polyester or Synthetic Material Wool will insulate even when wet

Wear Hats, Hoods, and Scarves Over Half of Heat Loss Comes From Your Head

Mittens are Better than Gloves Cover Mouth To Protect Lungs In Extreme Cold Drink Water to Avoid Dehydration

Danger: Skin Cold Enough To Freeze Signs and Symptoms:

Loss of Feeling In Fingers, Toes, Ear Lobes, Nose

White/Pale Skin

Treatment: Cover affected areas and gently soak in warm water When part warm and red, cover with dry, sterile dressing Cotton or gauze between fingers and toes

Danger: Low Body Temperature Signs and Symptoms:

Shivering Disorientation Drowsiness Glassy Stare Slow Irregular Pulse

Treatment: Re-Warm Body with Dry Clothing & Blankets Move to Warm Environment If Alert Give Warm Liquids to Drink Avoid re-warming quickly in water : may cause dangerous heart rhythms

Dress Warm

Use Good Boots with Non-Skid Soles

Wear Bright and Reflective Clothing

Carry a Flashlight After Dark

Watch Hats and Scarves that Block Vision

Use Sidewalks When Possible

Walk Against the Flow of Traffic

Avoid Traveling in Snow and Icy Conditions Take a Defensive Driving Class

Allow Extra Travel Time

Decrease Speed

Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Dangers Remove Packed Snow Around Exhaust Pipe

Don’t Sit in Parked Car With Engine Running

If Stranded Use Blankets

Open Window Slightly

Run Heater A Few Minutes Every Hour To Keep Warm

Have Your Car Winter Ready Check Condition of:

Tires Battery Fluid Levels

Keep an Emergency Kit cell phone flashlight blankets sand & shovel flares & reflectors extra clothing food & water first aid kit

Inspect Furnace

Fireplace Chimneys

Space Heaters

Replace Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries

Watch Children and Pets Around Heat Sources

Never Heat Home With Range or Oven

If gas heat, make sure vents are not blocked

Keep a Working Fire Extinguisher Handy

Post Emergency Phone Numbers Near Telephone

Use Humidifiers to Improve Air Quality

Watch Gifts with Small Parts for Children Avoid Overloading Circuits with Decorative Lights Use only UL approved lights Use non-combustible or flame-resistant tree trim Keep tree away from heat sources Choose tinsel made of plastic or non-leaded materials Practice Safe Fire Prevention in the Home

Keep Christmas Trees Well-Hydrated Use Care when Burning Candles Unplug Tree Lights when Away from Home

Avoid Shoveling If Out of Shape Know Your Lift Limits

Avoid Twisting & Bending

Push Instead of Lift When Possible & Use Your Legs

Perform Warm-up Exercises and Take Rest Breaks

Help Prevent Slips and Falls Use Rock Salt, Sand or De-Icing Compounds

Be Careful Operating Snow blowers Never Clear Exhaust Chute When Running

Watch Loose Clothing Like Scarves and Jacket Sleeves

Be Aware of Projectiles

Wear Personal Protective Equipment

Use Helmets and Eye or Face Protection for Hockey, Snowmobiling, Skiing & Snowboarding

Ride Safely When Snowmobiling

Watch Excessive Speeds

Obey Trail Regulations

Ride With a Buddy

Remember Wind-chill and Frostbite Dangers

Ride Sober

Carry Repair and Emergency Kits

Avoid Thin Ice & Open Water

Get Fresh Air and Sunshine

Stay Active – Exercise

Spend Quality Time with Family & Friends

Help Others through Volunteer & Community Service

Eat Well and Avoid Excessive Drinking

Attend a Laughter Workshop!