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6 Accidents d< HIGHWAYS ARE A FAVORITE PLACE FOR ACCIDENTS! A famous British General once said: "The Army moves on its stomach." It could be just as truthfully said: "The American vacationing family moves on wheels." Such being the case, it should be obvious to all that vacation trips by automobile, in some instances to the most remote parts of the country, should be planned in advance. For safe car trips follow these 1?GOOD LIVING HABITS ? Plenty of sleep and rest, and a good frame of mind with no worries while driving. 2?BREAK UP MONOTONY ? Stop for coffee or gas, at regular intervals, get out and walk around. Never go more than two hours or 150 miles without a stop. This keeps you fresh, alert and at your driving peak. 3?LIMIT YOUR DAILY DRIVING ? Ten hours of driving per day is the limit. After that you are asking for trouble. 4?CAR MAINTENANCE ? It's a must to keep your car in top mechanical condition. 5?DRIVE A TIDY CAR ? Loose articles, litter, packages, etc., can be dangerous. Keep the inside of your a. i a: _i__ ul: i i car neai anu uuy, everyimng pacKeu in convenient places where loose items can't slide around. Packages piled on the rear window ledge become missiles in case of a collision, and they also block the view of the driver behind you. 6?FOLLOW ROAD CONDITIONS ? If the sign says 40 m.p.h., believe it. If it says, "Slow, dangerous curve," take the highway department's word for it. The signs are placed along the roadway for your help, and they have a good reason for being there. Dusk and dawn are poor visibility driving times. Use extra care then IT's hard to understand a person who travels miles to admire scenery, then litters it with garbage. EVERY LITTER BIT HURTS ! DON'T BE A LITTERBUG Drop every litter bit in the litterbag you should always carry in your car. Persuade (!) others to follow your good example. That's how you can help KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL. THE CLOT on 9t "just ha[ FOR A SAFE Remember the old gag-line "I'll be gl up from my vacation?" The main purpose of a vacation is 1 of physical and mental vitality throug lief from everyday tensions. While this objective is accomplis who leturn from their vacation in p< Tragically some accident victims don't r For a safe enjoyable and refres these "vacation tips" gathered from s glad you did!! "A For Sun Fun .... A Little at a Time! Your skin can get older than you are. Those who get a gorgeous suntan year after year, do so at the expense of skin that may get wrinkled, dry and discolored before its time. That's what too much sun can do to you. Aside from the fun and relaxation of it, nothing about roasting in the sun is especially good for you. However, people will continue to seek a sun-bronzed skin so . . . . . . Remember sunburn is a true burn that can really make you suffer. . . . Don't spend more than twenty minutes in the sun the first time out. lilLlCa^C > UUl dUlllllll^ L i 111 vT gradually. . . . Use a suntan lotion or cream while you are getting your tan. Put on more lotion or cream whenever you come out of the water and renew it every two hours. . . . Don't be fooled by a cloudy sky. The burning sun rays come right through. . . . The sun is strongest for about two hours before and after noon. . . . You get more of a burn at the beach than in the country because sunlight reflects from water and sand. But you can still get a burn midst the greenery, so better observe that twenty minute limit first time out, wherever you are. 4 . ? J\l I Off-the-job injuries kill twice as many people as are killed in industry each year. Thousands of these injuries and deaths occur in the home. They occur in the bathroom, kitchen, garage, on the lawn, on top of the house, sidewalks, .. . everywhere. There are no immunization shots against accidents. What can you do about it? If your answer is "Nothing. Accidents just happen!" you are WRONG!! Accidents don't "just happen" ? they are caused, and there's a lot you can do about it. First, apply the safety rules you HMAKER ypen th a : VACATION ad to get back to work so I can rest ecreation and relaxation; a rebuilding jh change of normal routines and rehed by many of us, there are some Dorer condition than when they left, eturn at all. hinu vnratinn wo siippp?:t fnllnwinir o * * * ~ ~ ?oe> everal recognized sources. You'll be At the Beach Avoid heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunstroke, and heatstroke which may result from prolonged or excessive exposure to sun or heat. Don't look up at the sky ? ultraviolet rays are bad for the eyes. Don't swim alone ? even if you are a good swimmer. Have someone near to give aid or call for help if needed. Know the swimming (or wading) area, currents, step-offs, or hidden stumps and rocks before starting to swim or dive. (A serious but little known hazard is found in water storage ponds in rural areas. The modern version of the ole swimmin' hole lures many youngsters unable to swim properly, or at all Some exnorts holiovo thpsp ponds should be enclosed for safety's sake, but, youngsters should at least be cautioned to stay away from this danger.) Don't swim when overtired or overheated or for an hour and a half after eating. Liquor consumption and swimming don't mix; nor do horseplay and attempting swimming feats beyond your skill. Unless you are one, don't try to outdo an Olympic swimming champion. t * * m M follow at work to your home and family. If you stop to think of it, the regula.ions you follow at the plant in regard to fire and accident prevention are just good common sense. They'll work in your home, too. Things like keeping hallways and stairs free of tripping hazards; not overloading electrical circuits; not using unsafe tools or ladders; getting prompt treatment for minor cuts and scratches clearly labeling poisonous chemicals storing flammable materials safely respecting moving machinery ? like mixmasters, lawnmowers, and auto mobiles; and so on. JUNE, 1963 re CA USED! Boating If you have newly joined the 35 million Americans who use pleasure boats for everything from fishing, cruising, camping, hunting, and swimming to waterskiing and skin diving, then in all probability you plan to use it a great deal during vacation. Check it over carefully for safety hazards before you do. Be certain it's in topflight condition. Before getting underway to fish, ride, ski, dive, etc., check the weather. Tell some responsible person where you are going and when you intend to return. Check the fuel supply to assure enough fuel for the round trip. Carry Coast Guard-approved lifesaving equipment for every person aboard. Children should always wear life preservers, and "all hands" as well whenever the weather or other situation causes the slightest anxiety about safe passage. Check lights if you plan to be underway after sunset. Stow all gear properly. If you pull a skier? Have someone watch him; you can. ot do so and drive at the same time. Stay away from fishermen, swimmers, and other boats. Always stop the motor when helping a skier into the boat; don't rely on idling in neutral and risk unintentional gear engagement. Don't ski or help others ski at night. If caught in a squall? Have passengers sit on the floorboards or in a manner to keep the center of gravity low and reduce wind resistance. Head into the wind and waves at slow speed, keeping enough headway on the boat so she holds her course or avoids being blown against shoals or shore. If the engine stops, or the fuel supply runs low, drop anchor and pay out sufficient line to ride out the storm. Going Fishing? Be extra careful if fishing from a bank; a poor swimmer can fall into deep water and may be unable to get out. If fishing from a boat, follow the common sense boating rules about ; proper loading, capacity of boat, i changing positions or standing up in ; the boat. Stay away from dams, either above or below ? both spots can be dangerous. Be careful with fishhooks and lures when casting. If a hook gets caught in the skin, push it through and snip off the end or cut line and take the victim to a doctor.