Summer Safety
What does summer mean to you? For those who love food it means grilling and cooking out. Picnics, cookouts and family gatherings are all what make summer fun.
It’s said that food-borne illness is at its peak in the summer months. The warm temperatures of summer are the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive, and the backyard cookout can be another environment that encourages food contamination.
Have you ever been ill from eating bad food? It wasn’t pleasant, was it? If not, you then maybe you know someone who had food poisoning.
When you prepare food outdoors or are away from commercial refrigeration, it is always important to properly pack and store your food items so that the party isn’t over before it begins.
So, planning on a little summer fun? Here are some tips on keeping your food safe this summer: Continue reading
Pools are wonderful to have during warmer weather. If you have one, you probably have rules for pool safety.
Perhaps you’re considering purchasing one and haven’t thought about which rules for pool safety you might need to use and enforce.
Above ground pools can be seen all over because they offer summer fun without having to tear up your yard.
If your family has considered buying a pool, determine ahead of time what rules for pool use you’ll have and then enforce them.
Knowing the rules for using your pool will make the summer fun and safe.
Here are some rules to consider for your own pool: Continue reading
