Snow Removal Safety
It looks like the snow is finally stopped, except for an occasional flurry. So now we're left with the daunting chore of digging out our vehicles, sidewalks and driveways.Be careful: snow removal can be a chore that overtaxes your body — and can lead to a heart attack!
According to a weather.com article, here are some tips for safe shoveling:
- Use a smaller shovel
- Make sure your shovel isn't bent, tilting or otherwise damaged
- Take frequent breaks, even if only for a couple of minutes
- Stop and go inside if you become overheated
- Drink fluids
- Don't try to fling snow long distances
- Stop any time you feel pain
So as the man on Hill Street Blues used to say: Let's be careful out there!
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