Summer is the time when families can relax and head off to the pool. But before you and your children go swimming, make sure that you understand how to be safe in the water.

All pools, everything from small backyard inflatable pools to commercial water parks, are dangerous. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as reported by Beasley Allen, there are about 300 pool and spa related deaths per year for children under 5 years old. The CPSC has come up with some tips to prevent drowning:

-Never leave a child unattended - even for a minute - with access to a pool, spa, bathtub, or bucket. If you have to leave, designate a “Water Watcher,” someone who can concentrate on kids in the water without distraction.

All of this is very good advice for parents and other adults who care for children. Let’s all strive to make this summer the safest ever for children in Ohio!

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What can you do to prevent a fatal motorcycle accident in Ohio?

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recently released a guide to safe motorcycle riding that can help prevent a Swanton, Ohio motorcycle accident.

Here are some tips that can help you avoid a Findlay, Ohio motorcycle accident, according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation:

1. Be visible. Stay out of other vehicle’s blind spots, and avoid driving directly behind cars and trucks. Always use your headlights, even during daylight hours.

2. Dress for safety. Wearing a helmet is one of the best ways to avoid a motorcycle head injury due to a Tiffin, Ohio motorcycle accident. Use leather or thick clothing, as well as gloves, protective eyewear, and reflective clothing.

3. Apply effective mental strategies. Always ride your motorcycle defensively. Change lanes using your directional indicator, and avoid weaving in and out of traffic.

4. Know your bike and how to use it. Motorcycle classes are offered frequently around northwest Ohio, and should be taken by anyone who wants to ride. Practicing safe riding in all types of weather can help you avoid Toledo, Ohio motorcycle accidents.

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