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SAFETY CORNER
Presented by your safety committee SWIM SAFE

It only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer • Rescue and remove the person from the water without
can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, putting yourself in danger.
check a fishing line, or apply sunscreen. Death and injury from • Ask someone to call emergency medical services (EMS). If
drownings happen every day in pools, hot tubs, oceans, lakes, alone, give two minutes of care, then call EMS.
rivers, streams, bathtubs, and even buckets. The Red Cross • Begin rescue breathing and CPR.
believes water activities can be safe and fun if we work together • Use an AED if available and transfer
to improve water competency and swimming skills. care to advanced life support.
Things to know about water safety
• Ensure every member of your family learns to swim so they
develop water competency. Water competency means they
are able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change
positions, swim a distance, and get out of the water safely.
• Prevent the possibility of drowning. Limit access to the water
by establishing layers of protection, use life jackets, and
supervise children closely.
• Learn how to safely help someone struggling in the water,
call for emergency help, and administer CPR.
• Recognize the signs of someone in trouble.
In case of emergency
• If a child is missing, check the water first: seconds count in
preventing death or disability.
• Alert the lifeguard if one is present.

FOCUS ON HEALTH:
YOU NEED MORE BEAUTY SLEEP

As we head toward summer, the hours of daylight will slowly increase. All the extra
daylight creates a deceptive desire to stay up later into the evening but there’s a good
reason why your sleep schedule shouldn’t change with the seasons.
One in three adults don’t get enough sleep each night. Sleep is pivotal to your cognitive
function and overall health. Adults need seven or more hours of restful sleep every
night. Lack of sleep is linked to several chronic diseases and conditions like Type 2
Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity, and Depression. A good night’s sleep isn’t a cure-all for
any ailment, but adequate sleep is part of a healthy lifestyle.
If you’re having trouble keeping up on your Zs, try these tips:
• Go to bed and get up at the same time each day, including weekends. This primes
your body to know exactly when it’s time to rest, making falling asleep much easier.
• Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and set to a comfortable temperature.
• This is a hard one, but remove electronic devices from the bedroom to resist
temptation.
• Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.
• Be active during the day to help you fall asleep easier at night.

These simple adjustments will help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Just remember to set your alarm so you don’t miss work!

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