Snow Removal Injury Prevention

For most individuals, snow removal is an expectedroutine. But, for some, the risk of a heart attack or backinjury/pain is a reality. If you are not in good physicalcondition or suffering from heart disease then you areat the higher risk for injury because it need morephysical activity and it directly effects on your heartbeats. Snow removal can be dangerous task if you donot exercise regularly or you are not having properknowledge.

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2 Most common InjuriesHeart HealthThe combination of colder temperatures and physicalactivity increases the workload on the heart. Whenoutdoors in cold weather, you should avoid suddenexertion, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow or evenwalking through heavy, wet snow or snow drifts, which canstrain your heart.

Back / Body Injuries• The most common injuries linked with snow removal is sprains and strains,

particularly in the back and shoulders, as well as joints and fingeramputations. The 2009 US Consumer Product Safety Commission notesthe following snow removal statistics:

• Approximately 16,500 people were treated in hospital emergency roomsfor injuries that happened while shoveling or removing ice and snowmanually

• More than 6,000 people were injured using snow-blowers

Snow Removal Safety Tips

• Dress appropriately: We should always wear Light, layered,clothing because it provides both ventilation and insulation.It’s important to keep your head warm and wear mittens orgloves and thick socks because most of the heat is goes outfrom our head or from our legs. Avoid falls by wearing shoesor boots with slip-resistant soles.

• Pace Yourself: Snow removal is an aerobic activity. Take frequentbreaks and prevent dehydration by drinking sufficient of water orjuice because it gives regular energy to your body. If you aresuffering with chest pain, breath problem, or some other issuesrelated to a heart, stop the activity and take appropriatemedicine.

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• Proper equipment: Always use a shovel that is comfortable foryour height. Do not use a shovel that is too heavy or too long foras compare to your height. Space your hands on the tool grip toincrease your leverage. Use a small shovel or consider a snowthrower. Do not through snow very fast because it raise yourblood pressure during the lift. According to the experts it is saferto lift smaller amounts in more times, than to lug a few hugeshovelfuls of snow.

• Proper lifting: Always try to push the snow instead of lifting itbecause it needs more energy. If you lift, do it in a proper manner.Squat with your legs apart, knees bent, and back straight. Lift withyour legs. Avoid bending at the waist. Scoop small amounts ofsnow into the shovel and walk to where you want to dump it.Holding a shovelful of snow with your arms outstretched puts toomuch weight on your spine. Never remove deep snow all at once.Do it in pieces.

• Avoid eating a heavy or oily meal prior to or soon aftershoveling: do not take oily or heavy diet before shovelingbecause it can put an extra load on your heart.

• Learn the heart attack warning signs and listen to your body,but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack,have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms).Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — maybe your own.Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 911

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