Download your free copy. Everyone enjoys the warm months of the year. People take their families to the beaches, family picnics, and other outings. At this time of year, colleges and universities take off for Spring Break. Many students flock to beaches and tropical islands.
Warm weather brings a number of safety and health topics to everyone's mind.
Dealing with the HEAT - heat cramps, heat stress, and heat stroke. Also check out the UTPA Heat Stress Policy. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, in 1998, over 800 people were killed during boating accidents . Good attention to Boating Safety , wearing life jackets, knowing how to swim, and good common sense, could help lower that number. The summer months always bring A LOT of parties and alcoholic beverages .