Go on a “Hazard Hunt.”

Identify other, possibly new hazards throughout your home or business, and take action to eliminate these risks.

Fall proof your home – 82% of accidents to people over the age of 75 are fall related. A home visit by an occupational therapist will help identify risk factors and tell you what to do to make your home safer. For example you may want to avoid throw rugs or have cracks and uneven pathways repaired.

Install at least one carbon monoxide alarm in sleeping areas.
It is so important to have a CO2 detector in your bedroom

Install visible, reflective house numbers
The Fire Department, may be the first responder to emergency calls, and they need to find houses quickly. Go outside and see how visible your house number would be in the dark. they can lose valuable time searching for the house which could mean the difference between life and death.”

New Years Eve is a huge night for everyone around the world. People feed off eachothers’ excitement, and sometimes things can get out of hand if safety precautions are not taken. Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night (in a good way!). By simply using some common sense, we can keep it that way. Ring in the New Year safely!

• Designate a Driver:
• If you are going to be driving New Years Eve, don’t drink and drive. If you have a friend who does not prefer to drink, make sure they take the wheel. You might even be on the water this New Years Eve. The person in charge of navigating the boat needs to be cautious, and this still applies to them! It is important to be safe on the water as well, so drink sensibly.
• Don’t forget about your pets! They are just as much a part of the family as everyone else. If you are using fireworks, anything with loud noises, or fire, be sure that pets are kept at a distance as well as children. None of these are a good mix. Candles are also a potential hazard.
• Be Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and how others are acting. Stay away from those who are out of control and might cause harm. Taking preventive measures is key. If someone is really intoxicated, prevent them from trying to drive or leaving with someone they do not know. It’s important to keep an eye out for each other.
• Don’t Drive: If you don’t have to go behind the wheel, avoid it. More people will be driving under the influence on this particular night, so avoid a potentially dangerous accident by staying off the road. Otherwise, be alert and drive defensively. Most importantly, wear your seatbelt! Also, using public transportation is a wise option. If taking a cab is too expensive, crashing at a friend’s place nearby is a convenient solution.
• Stick Together: This way we can look out for our friends and family. Be sure to travel in groups. Having a safety net around you in this environment, especially for women, is imperative.
• Monitor your Alcohol Intake: A majority of people will be drinking on New Years Eve, and there is nothing wrong with that. Just be sure to pay attention to how much you and others are consuming. Drinking too much alcohol can have lethal affects. Be responsible.

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And it’s all because of Mikey Corsi, a 10-year-old baseball player who went into cardiac arrest at a game June 30 and was resuscitated by a cardiologist who happened to be there.

There was no defibrillator, an electronic device that sends shocks to the heart to restore natural heart rhythm, at the field. Mikey was revived three times before paramedics took him to Northern Westchester Hospital Center in Mount Kisco.

“It was as if an angel put (the doctor) right there. It is a crazy story with a happy ending,” said the father, Michael Corsi, a Mount Kisco highway worker. He watched as his son slid into second base on a steal hitting the ground but not getting up. Corsi first thought his son sprained his ankle.

“He looked blue and his eyes rolled back. I panicked and shouted,” he recalled.

Cardiologist Dr. Carmine Sorbera, a heart rhythm specialist who had performed the angiogram on former President Clinton, was there.”It was as if an angel put (the doctor) right there. It is a crazy story with a happy ending,” said the father, Michael Corsi, a Mount Kisco highway worker. He watched as his son slid into second base on a steal hitting the ground but not getting up. Corsi first thought his son sprained his ankle.”He looked blue and his eyes rolled back. I panicked and shouted,” he recalled.Cardiologist Dr. Carmine Sorbera, a heart rhythm specialist who had performed the angiogram on former President Clinton, was there.

He said every field and swimming pool should have a defibrillator and trained personnel.

The Mount Kisco Little League agreed and wrote to Sports Authority, a store that gave devices to a New Jersey community after a 16-year-old ball player died at a field.

“We have basic safety equipment, but had been trying for a while to get an AED,” said League President Edward Reilly.
The company bought the roughly $1,650 device for Mount Kisco and will hold a training session open to everyone at its White Plains store.

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You all did a great job.  It is great to know that some of our future teachers graduating from UCSB  are now trained to save lives through CPR and AED use.  the schools that hire you are VERY fortunate!

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Officials said Joshua did not have any indication of a pre-existing medical condition, and he had a medical waiver clearing him to attend the camp.

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The Los Alamitos Youth Baseball League on Saturday will hold a CPR training event for about 75 adults involved in the league including team managers and coaches.

The league recently purchased a defibrillator and Orange County requires CPR training to be able to use the device, said Jane Baldauf, league safety manager.

The league opted to buy the defibrillator and require training after an incident during Los Alamitos High School’s summer league.

Hunter Cairns was hit by a pitched baseball in the chest and collapsed while running to first base.

Cairns had suffered from commotio cordis, a condition caused by a blunt object blow that can speed up the heart rate to unsafe levels. The condition can be lethal if not treated right away, according to the National Association of Athletic Trainers.

Cairns wasn’t breathing and his grandfather, a retired fireman, and another parent administered CPR. When paramedics arrived, they used a defibrillator on Cairns, which saved his life, according to the Long Beach Press Telegram.

This incident, Baldauf said, showed the importance of getting coaches, managers and parents trained in safety for youth sports. She added all managers for the team, who are adults that many times serve as head coaches, will have to be CPR certified to secure a team this spring.

SOURCE:  www.ocregister.com

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