Community Informer National UV Safety Month
Manatee County Health Department Community Informer Healthy News for Manatee County July 2010 July Events Fireworks Safety Months (June/July) Eye Injury Prevention Month UV Safety Month July 1-7: Clean Beaches Week National UV Safety Month With the heat of the summer comes over exposure, sun burn and risk of skin cancer. Here are some tips to keep you safe during these hot summer months. Heading July 11-17: National Therapeutic Recreation Week July 17-22: 35th Annual Wellness Conference, National Wellness Institute July 18-24: Everyone Deserves a Massage Week Sun Safety Tips Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher—reapply every 2 hours Avoid tanning beds: UV rays can cause skin cancer Do not burn: burning increases your risk of skin cancer Keep newborns out of the sun (use sunscreen for babies 6 months or older) See your doctor: yearly check-ups can detect cancer early Sunburns happen even on cloudy days UV rays still do skin damage when it’s cloudy Examine your skin: (do head to toe inspection monthly) July has been officially recognized as Eye Injury Prevention Month. For this reason, a focus is placed on protecting your eyes in various environments, including the workplace. Eye injuries of all types occur at a rate of more than 2,000 per day. An estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur every day in American workplaces alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that almost 70% of the eye injuries studied occur from falling or flying objects, or sparks striking the eye. The best way to prevent injury to the eye is to always wear the appropriate eye protection. Surprisingly, the BLS reports that approximately three out of every five workers injured were either not wearing eye protection at the time of the accident or were wearing the wrong kind of eye protection for the job. To be effective, eyewear must fit properly and be designed to effectively protect workers while they work. It is estimated that over 90% of eye injuries are preventable with the use of proper safety eyewear. The Occupational Safety Health Administration, OSHA, has standards that require employers to provide their workers with the appropriate eye protection. In addition to the proper safety eyewear, early detection and treatment of eye conditions and diseases are essential to maintaining good vision at every stage of life. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), children with a family history of childhood vision problems should be screened for common childhood eye problems before the age of 5. Although most young adults have healthy vision, if eye problems such as visual changes, pain, flashes of light, seeing spots, excessive tearing or excessive dryness occur, they should see an eye doctor. Adults between the ages of 40 and 65 should have an eye exam every two to four years. Adults over the age of 65 should have an eye exam at least every one to two years. Ultimately, the key to preventing eye injuries is to take a more proactive approach to sustaining healthy eyes and good vision. Below are websites with additional information: Eye & Face Protection E-Tool DOL: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/eyeandface/faqs.html American Academy of Ophthalmology: www.aao.org Workplace Eye Safety: www.preventblindness.org Resource: Federal Occupational Health: http://www.foh.dhhs.gov June & July Review Our Safety Tips... Use fireworks outdoors only. Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them. Always have water handy (a hose or bucket). Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them. Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water. Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses. Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter." Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers or fire- works of any type. Do not ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives: they can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community. The National Council on Fireworks Safety invites you to celebrate our nation's heritage on the Fourth of July, but celebrate safely. Resource: National Council on Firework Safety, http://www.fireworksafety.com/ Resource: National Council on Firework Safety: http://www.fireworksafety.com/ Four Layers of Pool Safety First layer of protection starts with you For children, pool safety starts with the caregiver Persistent supervision will help keep your little ones from accessing the pool area Limit distractions for those who are supervising children Second layer: inside the home Door alarms should be on all exterior doors leading to pool area Access to exterior doors should be limited to adults Childproof door locks should be in place Have a clear view of the pool from inside the house Third layer: outside the home The backyard should be fenced A safety fence should surround the pool Self-closing gates should be included on the pool fence Alarms should be placed on gates Keep furniture away from the fence: little ones love to climb! Hot tubs should have a locking cover Fourth layer: the pool area Keep toys & floating objects out of the pool when not in use Remove trip hazards away from the pool’s edge Keep water levels 3-4 inches from the top Wave alarms can be placed in the pool Pool covers can be used when pool is not in use Have a designated supervisor for children in or near the pool Resource: http://flsafepools.com/pool-safety-checklist Manatee County Health Department Services WIC Clinic Sites For information call: 748-0747 ext. 1368 or 1292 ● Manatee County Health Department 410 6th Ave. E., Bradenton Health Clinics Immunization Clinic: 748-0747, ext. 1269 (no appointment necessary unless for travel vaccines) Monday—Friday 8:00-11:30 a.m./1:00- 4:30 p.m. Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p m. Pine Village Apartments Telephone 727-6518 1107 56th Terrace. E., Bradenton Family Planning:748-0747, ext. 1268 Monday— Friday 7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. 1st through 4th Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tillman Full Service Center STD Clinic: 748-0747, ext. 1268 by appointment or walk in Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Telephone 721-2241 1450 28th St. Ct. E., Palmetto 1st through 4th Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Family Planning Outreach Clinic Telephone 727-6518 Pine Village Apartment Complex 1107 56th Terrace East, Bradenton, TB Clinic PPDs: 748-0747, ext. 1264 New clients on Wednesday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Medicine pick-up: Mon. & Tues. 8:00 a.m.- 4:40 p.m. Regualr Clinic: (4th Fri. only 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.) or Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. /1:30 -4:00 p.m. Every Tuesday 10 am—2 pm Offering birth control, Depo and Wellness Clinic: . 748-0747 ext. 1333 Walk-ins welcome; ap- pregnancy testing. pointments available: Immigration, Employment, Adult /Child School Entrance, Sports Exams, Immunizations, PPDs, Laboratory Testng. Health Screenings by appointment Mon.-Fri. Manatee County Health Department 410 Sixth Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208 MISSION Promote, protect and improve the health and safety of all people in Manatee County VISION Making Manatee County the healthiest and safest community in Florida
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