KEEP YOURSELF SAFE! Celebrate National Safety Month With These Tips
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS As we approach some of the hottest months of the year, it's important to remember the summer heat can be dangerous. So, when temperatures are high, be sure to:
June is National Safety Month — started by the National Safety Council to remind everyone about the importance of personal safety at work and home. And while no one ever expects an accident or injury, the National Safety Council aims to bring attention to preventable injuries. To support that goal, each week in June focuses on a different type of injury. For 2023, the topics are emergency preparedness; slips, trips, and falls; heat-related illness; and hazard recognition. We also want to bring awareness to National Safety Month. That's why we will highlight some of the crucial things you should know about each injury category for the month so you can stay safe. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The best thing you can do to help yourself and your family stay safe from emergencies is to create an emergency action plan. This plan
should include labeling safe places in your home for natural disasters, evacuation routes from the house, locations of first-aid kits, and more. Habitat for Humanity has an excellent Family Emergency Preparedness guide found at Habitat.org/our- work/disaster-response/disaster-preparedness- homeowners/family-preparedness-plan , which we encourage you to use. SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS Wherever you go, you should be able to walk without fear of falling. However, this may not always be the case, as many places we visit may put us at risk with cluttered walkways, spilled liquids, and low lighting. So, how can you avoid injury when your environment is out of your control?
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Drink plenty of water.
Schedule outdoor activities when it's cooler — before noon or in the evening. Wear breathable clothing and sunscreen. Pace yourself and take breaks often in the shade.
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HAZARD RECOGNITION Anything that can move, fall, break, leak, or possibly start a fire in your home is considered a hazard. To keep you and your family safe, take a look around your space for:
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Frayed extension cords or exposed wires Chemicals stored near heat sources or on high shelves Cloth or paper stored near a heat source. Smoke alarms on each level of your home Heavy objects stored in high places, especially something easily bumped or tipped
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Wear properly fitting shoes.
Look at the ground for any debris while walking. Use the flashlight on your phone if you cannot see.
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What do you hope to accomplish when you start a new exercise routine? Many of us aim to become stronger, lose weight, or improve our overall health. What if there was a way to accomplish these goals in six weeks of training? That’s what CrossFit does when properly performed. For those unfamiliar, CrossFit is a form of high-intensity interval training that combines elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning. It was designed in 2000 to help athletes improve their cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, coordination, and agility. Since then, many gyms have become fully dedicated to CrossFit programs and classes. Walking into a CrossFit gym or class for the first time can be intimidating. For years, the thought was that CrossFit was intended for bodybuilders and athletes only, but anyone can benefit from these activities if they make a dedicated effort. When you initially begin CrossFit, the best results occur through two or three exercises per week. If you’re already in great shape, you can benefit by increasing your frequency, as long as you maintain a rest day between each workout day. If you fail to leave yourself enough recovery time, you’ll overwork your body and become susceptible to injuries. GET IN BETTER SHAPE WITHIN 6 WEEKS The Power of CrossFit
It doesn’t take long to see results once
you start a CrossFit program. Many CrossFit classes include some form of weightlifting and resistance training, which will help you build muscle and grow stronger. Since these exercises are often high-intensity, you’ll burn even more calories than you would during a standard workout. Many of the activities will increase your heart rate, which improves cardiovascular health.
CrossFit has risks, but you can have a safe and enjoyable workout by taking proper precautions. Don’t push
yourself too hard; stop the activity if you notice pain. CrossFit training can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial when done right!
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