With the holidays coming up, there is a lot of excitement over the different family activities to do, such as a good old fashioned family football game, or creating meals with loved ones. Thanksgiving is a time for families to get together and enjoy each other’s company, bond over grandma’s stuffing, and play or watch some American football. While these activities create fun for the whole family, they can also cause quite a few injuries.
Food is often the main attraction of the day and can take hours of preparation.
A day full of cooking comes with a day full of possible injuries. With so much to do, it is important not to rush, and to pay attention to what you are doing. There is always Dinner is serveda chance someone could accidentally cut themselves with a knife or burn themselves while checking something with the oven or a hot liquid. Most knife injuries are from using a dull knife so get all the knives sharpened and ready the day before. It is important not to leave the food that you’re cooking unattended because on Thanksgiving day, cooking fires nearly double than on any other day.
Everyone loves turkey but not everyone is willing to put in the work and patience. Be careful when moving the turkey in and out of the oven. No one wants to throw their back out, especially on a holiday. Others prefer to have their bird fried. If you plan on doing this be sure you have done the proper research and know what you’re doing. Sticking a frozen turkey into hot oil is serious business. Burns from trying to deep fry a turkey could end in a trip to the Emergency room.
Easy tips for preventing trips to the emergency room:
- Don’t wear loose clothing.
- Keep the cooking station out away from the house in case of a grease fire.
- Always, always keep a fire extinguisher close by just in case.
Playing a game of football is an iconic American tradition.
A major reason why football injuries occur is that people can take the pick-up game too seriously. Grandpa and uncle Jim aren’t in high school anymore may need a reminder while playing. Leave tackle football to the professionals. It’s best to play flag or touch football with the family.
No matter what, some injuries are bound to happen and that’s OK. Just take a breather, have a seat, and cheer your team on. The best way to combat minor injuries is the tried, true, and tested RICE method. Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation.
Author: Taylor Ubben
Source:
http://www.theglobalfinancial.com/fire-statistics-tips-to-stay-safe-this-thanksgiving-holiday/