Home Safety: Tools & Resources

In the weather forecast they called "Cold Five". "Barro, AK; Minnesota International Falls". Gunnison, CO. Jackson, Wyoming, Me and Caribou

You may not be living in one of the five coldest cities in the United States, but it does not mean you do not need to protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia. Both of these conditions are caused by excessive exposure to cold, wind or humidity.

For those who like outdoor winter sports, cold weather is dangerous. And those who work outdoors in winter must pay special attention to the danger.

Even protected skin may freeze. This is the most common injury, usually when you catch a cold on your fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin. If it is discovered earlier, it can prevent permanent damage. Otherwise, frostbite may lead to cutting

Frostbite on the surface affects the surface of the skin, but the underlying tissue remains soft. Skin is white, waxy or grayish yellow, cold and numb

As the condition progresses to deep frostbite, all the layers of the skin are affected and the result may be more serious. The skin may become totally numb, may form blisters, and finally the skin tissue dies and becomes dark

Place dry sterile gauze between the toes and fingers to absorb moisture and prevent them from sticking together

In the case of surface frostbite, you can also dispose of people suffering from water in the range of 100 to 105 degrees until the tissue softens.

The body temperature is too low when the body temperature falls below 95 degrees. Violent tremor is one of the first signs of hypothermia and helps keep the body warm. But when the body temperature is too low, the tremor will be drowsy and fatigue, confusion, shallow breathing, irregular heartbeat, obscure speech, loss of coordination, and ultimately loss of consciousness, even even death.

One of the most strange symptoms of hypothermia, "contradictory undressing", some are not actually tied but are undressed. Researchers believe that in the last pain of hypothermia, people may feel overheated with the warm blood of limbs.

None of these steps can replace proper medical care. Please treat frostbite and hypothermia as soon as possible.

Winter is very interesting. So, let's make those snow angels and get a black diamond. Please try to limit exposure and bundling

If you are considering taking a polar plunge, please consult your doctor first to determine if there is a potential health problem. Doctors say that a major impact of this kind of activity will put pressure on the heart. Remember:

When doing a do-it-yourself home center project, I think safety first. Be sure to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets and goggles as necessary. To pay special attention, please use electric tools (especially unfamiliar power tools). Please read the instructions and seek help as necessary. The home center is a good information source. Painting is a long-term work. Aqueous latex paint for easiest cleaning only requires soap and water. However, sometimes paint is perfect for work. It is strong. When removing paint, melt the paint with cooking oil on the brush. Then you can use soap and water

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