Fall Safety Brief 2015

MCICOM Safety

Topics of Discussion

• Flu Season is Upon Us• Trick or Treating Safety• Vehicle Checks• Car vs. Deer• Hunting Season• Turkey Time

Flu Season is Upon Us…

• Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season.

Trick or Treat Safety

• Only go in well-lit areas.• Never go inside a

stranger’s home. • Drive carefully thru

neighborhoods• Travel in groups• Bring flash lights• Always inspect candy

before eating

Vehicle Checks• Check heaters,

defrosters & wipers • Add Wiper fluid for

colder weather• Check tire tread

• Stock Emergency kit in vehicle

• Have Brakes checked • Have oil filters

replaced

Car vs. Deer • There are

approximately 1.5 million deer-related car accidents annually

• There are roughly 200 fatalities

• The majority of these accidents occur between October and December.

Hunting Season• 1,000 people are

accidentally shot while hunting annually. About 100 of those accidents are fatal.

• On average 6 million deer are killed during the hunting season each year.

Turkey Time• Clostridium

perfringens is the second most common bacterial cause of food poisoning.

• Your food thermometer must reach a minimum internal temp of 165 degrees.

Have a Happy Start to the Holiday Season

“Safety is as simple as ABC-Always Be Careful”