JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

The month of June is the observance as National Safety Month. It is an opportune time that we can focus attention on safety issues. Accidents leading to injuries can affect our families and relatives, friends, and our working colleagues.  Also, it is one of the leading causes of disability for people of all ages, and probably may cause death.

According to the government statistics top causes of injuries are overexertion and bodily reaction, contact with an object or equipment, and slips, trips and falls be it at home or at work.  What this data illustrates is that, like most accidents, many of these injuries could have been prevented with proper safety procedures and precautionary measures.

Falls, slips and trips either in the home or at work are preventable.  Addressing the hazards can minimize accidents. So we can live and work on a safer environment.

We have also to be aware always of our surroundings especially when we are on the road. As much as possible avoid using cellphones while driving. Distractions can get us into accident. The best way is to stay focused on the road and be alert.

June is the start of summer and our children usually stays at home. Why not talk about safety and plan things to protect them from accident like first aid and emergency preparedness.