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The human body is normally able to regulate its temperature through sweating, until it is exposed to more heat than it can handle. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can escalate rapidly, leading to delirium, organ damage and even death. In 2017, 87 people died in the U.S. from exposure to excessive heat, according to Injury Facts.  Listen to the team as they discuss concerns, the hazards associated with heat illnesses and how an organization can protect their employees. Be sure to subscribe/follow us on twitter, Instagram, and all podcast platforms. Comment below if you have any topics you would like for us to discuss. Click on the link to see additional information how to protect your organization from heat related illnesses.  https://www.trinitysafetygroup.com/heat-and-hydration   

Here are some Spooky Truths Regarding Halloween Safety On and Off the Road. We all know kids love the magic of Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety.Annually, over 6,000 pedestrian deaths and 145,000 medically consulted injuries occurred among pedestrians in motor vehicle incidents, according to Injury Facts, the statistical report on unintentional injuries created by the National Safety Council. The research reveals the reasons for pedestrian deaths and injuries varies by age. Darting or running into the road accounts for about 70% of pedestrian deaths or injuries for those age 5 to 9 and about 47% of incidents for those 10 to 14. In the U.S., October ranks No. 2 in motor vehicle deaths by month. NSC list put August first, with 3,370 deaths, followed by October, 3,200, and September, 3,170.Follow These Ghoulishly Good Best PracticesTo help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, the American Academy of Pediatrics has compiled a list of Halloween Safety Tips, including do's and don'ts on the trick-or-treat trail: - A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds - If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you - Agree on a specific time when children should return home - Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat- Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street. NSC offers the following safety tips for parents – and anyone who plans to be on the road during trick-or-treat hours:Safety Tips for Motorists - Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs - Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully - At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothingTrick-or-Treating safety tips - Instruct your children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone - Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home - Teach your children to never enter a stranger's homeCostume safety - All costumes, wigs, and accessories should be fire-resistant - If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags to make sure they are visible - When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first - Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritationThis podcast is a joint effort of Today's Health and The Central Ohio Health And Wellness Magazine.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or iHeart Radio, or your favorite podcast player.http://www.ohiohealthandwellness.comFacebook - @todayshealthohioHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player."Snap And All That" used with permission from Hayden Johnson. Created with Tize Music, 2017Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.comContact us at bjohnson@nabco-inc.com

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