Personal Safety
Have you ever worked in the rain without a raincoat or been out in a snow storm that you weren't ready for? Have you then had to clean up a muddy mess?
Having the right gear and clothing for the situation you are in is so important. I milked cows through out my teenage years and remember many times getting so dirty and so wet working with those cows. It was miserable. One summer I got so wet that I ended up getting pneumonia and spent a few days in the hospital. Back then they put a tent over the bed for pneumonia patients and I remember having to keep straightening the plastic tent so I could watch tv through the plastic. Funny what we can remember from so long ago.
Because of those memories I have realized how important it is in emergency situations to insure safety by having the right gear and protective practices. Having the things you need for personal protection provides a way to keep from cross contamination of sickness or food illnesses. It’s good to have waterproof personal protective equipment for things like cleaning up from sick kids, going in a quarantined room, butchering meat, canning etc. Waterproof equipment is also easy to sanitize with sanitizing wipes, bleach water, paper towels etc. Below is a list I have compiled of items to help you be prepared with the right gear for personal safety.
Having the right gear and clothing for the situation you are in is so important. I milked cows through out my teenage years and remember many times getting so dirty and so wet working with those cows. It was miserable. One summer I got so wet that I ended up getting pneumonia and spent a few days in the hospital. Back then they put a tent over the bed for pneumonia patients and I remember having to keep straightening the plastic tent so I could watch tv through the plastic. Funny what we can remember from so long ago.
Because of those memories I have realized how important it is in emergency situations to insure safety by having the right gear and protective practices. Having the things you need for personal protection provides a way to keep from cross contamination of sickness or food illnesses. It’s good to have waterproof personal protective equipment for things like cleaning up from sick kids, going in a quarantined room, butchering meat, canning etc. Waterproof equipment is also easy to sanitize with sanitizing wipes, bleach water, paper towels etc. Below is a list I have compiled of items to help you be prepared with the right gear for personal safety.
- Heavy duty vinyl waterproof apron(s)
- Rubber over-boots
- Shower cap(s)
- Rubber gloves
- Safety glasses
- Mask(s)
- Sanitizing wipes
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