Spring & Summer Safety

Now that the weather is becoming nicer and we get outdoors again, it's time to remember the following safety tips:

When Doing Yard Work:

• Never operate a lawn mower in your bare feet.
• Never start a mower indoors.
• Never leave your lawn mower unattended.
• Don't use electrical mowers on wet grass.
• Always were eye protection when operating power tools.
• Make sure tools are in the "off" position before you plug them in.
• Unplug all tools when not in use.

When Cooking on the Barbecue:

• Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use.
• Never barbecue indoors.
• Keep children and pets far away from the grill.
• With charcoal grills, only use charcoal starter fluids designed for bargecue grills and do not add fluid after the coals have been lit.
• With gas grills, be sure that the hose connection is tight and check hoses carefully for leaks.

When Using a Ladder:

• Inspect the ladder before using it to make sure thre are no loose or broken rungs.
• Never stand on a ladder's bucket shelf.
• Extension ladders should not be placed at an angle that is too extreme.
• Avoid using a metal ladder near electrical sources.