Health Tip: Cell Phone Safety
Cell phone use is a common cause of accidents while driving. In some states, it's illegal for a driver to use a cell phone without a hands-free device.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department offers these safety suggestions to help reduce accidents caused by cell phone use:
* Use a hands-free accessory whenever possible.
* Don't risk an accident trying to reach your phone. Store it in an accessible place, but don't answer it if you can't reach for it safely.
* Memorize your keypad, speed dial and other functions so that you can pay attention to the road while using your phone.
* Don't talk on your phone while driving through construction zones, heavy traffic, bad weather or other situations that require your full attention.
* Plan your calls around your trip. Call once you're safely in your lane on the interstate, rather than making a call as you're trying to merge into traffic.
Health Tip: Use a Child-Safety Gate
Safety gates are an important way to prevent injuries among children in the home.
Here are guidelines for how to choose a safety gate, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:
* Choose a gate that is securely mounted to the door frame with hardware, and that doesn't leave any openings to pinch little fingers.
* Be careful with gates that use pressure or tension to keep them secured in a doorway. Never place this type of gate in front of stairs, as it may be more easily removed by children.
* Make sure that the bar on pressure gates is on the side away from the child's access.
* Leave no more than 2 inches at the bottom of the gate to prevent a child from trying to slide underneath.
* Choose a gate that is difficult to climb on or over.
* Only use gates that are safety approved and certified, and have no sharp or dangerous parts that could hurt a child.
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