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With the arrival of the first major winter storm of 2017 provides the Virginia Health Department tips to stay safe when snow or cleaning work to enjoy.
Reduce the risk of injury from the cold temperature.
- Use snowshoes, hats, gloves and scarves; cover your mouth when possible.
- Be sure to wear clothing and boots have adequate insulation.
- to help dress in layers, get the body heat.
- Take frequent breaks in the snow.
- Monitor the time their children are in refrigeration.
- Stay dry, and when it gets wet, remove the head inwards and wet clothes immediately.
- Check for others who may not be able to care for themselves.
avoid exertion
- Cold weather puts extra pressure on the heart. If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's instructions about shoveling snow or performing other work in the cold.
- It works slowly, your body is already working hard it stay warm, so do not overdo.
- Do not ignore shivering; it is important first sign that lose body heat. Persistent Shivering is a signal to reach the interior.
Knowing signs of frostbite
- Freezing is a wound body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas.
- Most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers or toes. Frostbite can damage the body permanently. In severe cases, digit or amputation of limbs.
- At the first signs of redness or pain in one area of the skin, the cold or protect the skin exposed.
- an area of white or gray-yellow skin, skin feels unusually firm or waxy, and numbness: All following characters can frostbitten. The person is often unaware of frostbite until someone out because the frozen tissues are numb.
- If you feel the symptoms of frostbite, seek medical attention.
Knowing the signs of hypothermia
- Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature is caused when the body loses faster than it can be produced heat. can warning chills, fatigue, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, difficulty speaking or drowsiness.
- In infants, symptoms are bright red, cold skin and very low energy consumption. If you notice symptoms of hypothermia, take the temperature of the person. If the body temperature below 95 degrees, there is an emergency; consult a physician immediately.
Use protective equipment
- Use to reduce noise earplugs or headphones protective risk equipment. Equipment such as chain saws, excavators and snowblowers in the ears cause ringing and hearing loss.
- Wear protective glasses when removing or cleaning the debris to prevent eye injuries.
Prevent muscle injuries and bone
- Use move to teams of two or more bulky items.
- You lift anything heavier than 50 pounds.
- Use a good quality automated support jacks.
- Search caution or professional help when fallen trees, debris cleaning or use of equipment such as chain saws to remove.
- Wear protective glasses when removing or cleaning the debris to prevent eye injuries.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide
- Carbon monoxide is an odorless breathing, colorless gas that is poisonous.
- During snow removal, all petrol engines and generators working outdoors and never bring into the house. This will help ensure your safety carbon monoxide poisoning.
Be careful - you electrical hazards
- When the snow / water is present anywhere near electrical circuits and electrical equipment, turn the power at the main switch or fuse on the service panel from. put the power again until the device is checked by an expert.
- Never touch electrical equipment if the ground is wet, unless you are sure that the computer is off.
- Never touch a downed power line.
- When to provide a building with energy gasoline and diesel generators, turn off the main switch or fuse on the service panel in the position before starting the generator.
- Is compensation or other work near a downed power line run, contact us to discuss the utility company and grounding or shielding of power lines de-excitation.
- be careful to avoid when ladders and other equipment near high-voltage lines to move accidental contact.
For more information about how to protect to yourself and your family during and after a snowstorm, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov .
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