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Show July 6. 1979 HILL TOP TIMES Page 5 dl8flirDo! I SI o MIL o powerful, deadly. . . . your worst enemy AMC's ABC are the leading death for persons from Accidents 44 in the United States, and drownings annually cause of claim more than 7,000 lives. on the beach is fun, but watch out for broken Barefootsharp rocks, and other objects that might cause painful cuts and bruises. near the water? Make sure it's a safe swimming Camping you swim. A firm sand or gravel bottom with a gradual slope and no step-of- f s is safest, but make sure there are no underwater obstructions. . I am everywhere, in the home, on the streets, in the factory, at railroad crossings, on land, in the air, and on the sea . I bring sickness, degradation and death ; yet few seek me out to destroy me. I crush, I maim, I devastate I will give you nothing and rob you of all you have. I may be your worst enemy I am CARELESSNESS. (Author Unknown) I am more powerful than the combined armies of the world. I have destroyed more men than all the wars of all the nations. I massacre thousands of people every year. I am more deadly than bullets, and I have wrecked more homes than the deadliest guns. In the United States alone, I steal billions of dollars each year. Nothing can alter a life faster and more permanently than that split second of carelessness. Often repeated are safety briefings telling of the hazards of the job and dangers around the home. But how many times do we tune out what is being said? How often do we close our ears to potential life saving information? Think about safety once in a while. It may save your life or the life of someone you care about. (SPS - SSgt. Tim Cobb ) I spare no one, and I find my victims among the rich and the poor alike, the young and the old, the strong and the weak. Widows know me to their everlasting sorrow. I loom up in such proportions that I cast my shadow over every field of labor. I lurk in unseen places and do most of my work silently. You are warned against me, yet you heed me not. I am relentless, merciless, and cruel. D iving into unknown water or into shallow-breakinis dangerous. Don't risk it. waves g in the area? Stay out of the water. Electric storms a small boat, head for shore. If you aid courses are preparation for safety. Plan ahead Firstprepared take a Red Cross first aid course. Guarded areas are best for swimming, but remember that there are lifeguards on duty, your children are your responsibility. Then safety is your 300 drownings in home pools annually. The main contributory causes of pool accidents are (1) inability to swim, (2) inadequate barriers, and (3) lack of supervision. on property? Home poolThereyour are approximately air mattresses, etc., provide water, Inflated tubes, they are a source of danger as well. Nonswimmers fun in the and novices should never be allowed in deep water with such devices. and other dangerous marine life can cause Jellyfish and toxic reactions. Learn what to expect in an area before you decide to swim there. now your limitations. Many people get into trouble in the water because they overestimate their swimming ability. Watch K rPrPdDjpcBii0 to swim. Learn life. You can't think of a better sport to save . . artificial respiration should be given at victims of possible moment to submersion. Learn this lif esaving procedure through a course at your local Red Cross. swim alone, no matter how well you swim. Swim Never a buddy. It's no time to swim. Cool a bit and then h Mouth-to-mout- non-breathi- smdl Overheated? ng , are personal flotation devices, which should be by nonswimmers and novices aboard small craft, regardless of age. And make sure the PFD is a Coast Guard-approve- d device. Red Cross instructors of skin and scuba diving Qualified you how to enjoy this sport safely. Don't "pick it up on your own." are the safest methods of rescue, both for Reaching assists and for the victim. Reach with an arm, a leg, a pole, a towel, a branch, an oar, a paddle, or a ski. day of fun. If you're planning an Sunburn can spoilana outing at the beach, or a similar actrip, in the take sun, along something with which to cover up. tivity of water and can create currents Tides move large masses force. Never try to "buck" a current; conserve your strength and swim diagonally toward shore. is both enjoyable and challenging, Underwater swimming short distances. PFDs Poisonous snakes don't go around looking for people to bite, but when approached too closely, a snake will defend itself. Although only a small percentage of poisonous snakebites are fatal, chances of disfigurement and crippling are high if the proper treatment is not followed. Cold Treatment Out for snakebites is changing. The aid First cold therapy using cold compresses, ice, or spray no is longer advised, say the American Red refrigerants Cross and American Medical Association, since cold treatment actually may increase the likelihood of disfigurement or amputation. What should be done in the field for a snakebite victim? Doctors advise the following: Get the bitten person to a hospital immediately. Meanwhile, keep the victim calm, preferably lying down with the bitten extremity at or below heart level. If the snake can be killed without risk of another bite, it should be brought along to the hospital for identification. Apply a constricting band two to four inches above the bite not around a joint (elbow, knee, wrist or ankle) and not but around the head, neck, or trunk. The band should be three-fourtto inches wide, and snug, but loose enough to slip a underneath. finger If the victim is more than a half hour from medical help or if a dangerous snake, such as a rattler, is the offender, im mediately use incision and suction. As much as half the venom can be removed if this is done within three minutes, and a lesser amount within 30 minutes. It is of no value, however, after 30 minutes. Incision Method The cut should extend over the fang marks and should be h inch. inch deep and no longer than about The cut should be made along the long axis of the limb and should not be made on the head, neck, or trunk. Suction should be applied with a suction cup for 30 minutes or if a suction cup is not available, with the mouth. The venom should not be swallowed and the mouth should be rinsed af- once-recommend- ed hs -- Everything advertised in the Hill Top Times must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user or patron. one-four- one-eight- th terward. . . Do not give the victim alcohol, sedatives, aspirin, or other medication. If breathing stops or if the victim has no pulse, resuscitation. give mouth-to-mout- h A snakebite kit should be carried on outings in snake-infeste- d areas. If such an area cannot be avoided, wear boots, long pants, and protective clothes such as mid-ca- lf mid-forear- m gloves. Most poisonous snakebites are made by rattlesnakes, water few are made by the fourth moccasins, and copperheads.-the coral snake in States United major poisonous snake the of found in the southern states. More than half all venomous bite cases occur in Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas. (AFPS) A A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Vacations are fun, but don't let an accident spoil yours. act safe, and be safe. you swim should be clear and unpolluted, Water where of debris, comfortable in temperature, and preferably without current. safety preparation means an "X-tra-saf- e" Xtra can even if you can't swim. Reach, throw, or row You but help, don't go. in on safety. Your local Red Cross chapter can you and your family with literature and courses of instruction in first aid, water safety, and small craft safety. Give them a call. You'll be glad you did. (AFPS) Zero Sales, Inc., 1150 West Riverdale Road, 5 84403. or Utah Telephone Ogden Ogden, to classified ads by mail only. Send $2 P.O. Box Sorry, 423, Roy, Utah 84067. MorMedia 394-965- 393-097- 1. |