Faith Regional Health Services | living WELL | Spring 2018

PRUNING AND MOWING AND WEEDING—OH YES! With spring’s arrival, it’s time to spruce up your yard and tackle some outdoor chores. But as eager as you may be to tidy up, don’t set safety aside. Every year, thousands of people nationwide get hurt— sometimes seriously—doing yardwork and outside cleaning. Here are a few tips to remember. SPR ING YARDWORK Don’t let safety slip For more spring safety tips, follow Faith Regional Health Services on Facebook and Twitter. Pruning hedges: •  Before cutting, make sure hands and fingers are well out of the way. •  Carry pruning tools with the sharp end pointed down. •  Never use electric pruners when it’s raining or wet. •  Don’t try to cut branches larger than your pruner is designed for. Mowing your lawn: •  Always clear away stones, sticks and other objects before starting. •  Never mow barefoot or in sandals. Opt for sturdy, closed-toe shoes. •  Use a stick or broom handle to remove debris in blades—never your hands or feet, even if the engine is off. •  Teach kids to stay away from all running mowers. Using ladders to clean gutters and windows: •  Always place the ladder on a steady, level surface. •  See that the ladder is fully open and its braces are locked. •  Don’t stand on the top rung of any ladder or lean too far to the side— when leaning, your belly button should not go past the right or left side of the ladder. Sources: AARP; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Pewaukee, WI Permit No. 921 FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 2700 W. Norfolk Ave. Norfolk, NE 68701 Strong Faith. Healthy Future. Hear from Faith Regional on how the new medical office facility will enhance the care provided throughout northeast Nebraska and from community members on the reasons they choose to support this project.