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Summer is a time of vacation and fun activities. It also presents opportunities for injury, illness, or death. Keeping basic safety tips in mind will help you have a happy, healthy, and safe summer.

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Out for a Bike Ride? Remember These Safety Tips

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10/11/2022

A safety officer overlooks bike riders on a street

Bike riding is a popular form of transportation, physical activity, and fun, but doing it safely is key.

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Air Quality Awareness in a Haze

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9/15/2022

Due to raging wildfires scorching thousands of acres from British Columbia to northern California, there’s been a murky layer which has settled over the entire area, which has even closed highways and mountain passes in Washington State.

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Taking the stings out of summer fun

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8/15/2022

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What you should know and do about bee, wasp, and hornet stings

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Avoid summertime food poisoning with these easy tips

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8/12/2022

Food safety in the summer is just as important as sunscreen

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Summer Water Safety Means: Know your Limitations

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8/10/2022

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Know your swimming rules and dangers

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Soldiers Not Immune to Damage of Sun's Rays

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7/28/2022

Soldiers not immune to damage of sun’s rays

Some soldiers have a greater risk for developing skin cancer than others. For July’s UV Safety Awareness month, soldiers should be aware of their risks and how to reduce their chances of skin cancer.

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Staying Mission Ready with Rising Temperatures

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7/14/2022

Though increased temperatures can pose quite a risk, Soldiers training and missions can continue as they utilize different tools to mitigate those risks.

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Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

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7/7/2022

Start by creating a basic disaster emergency kit and create a plan to get back together as a family in the event of a disaster.

How to prepare for an evacuation affecting your family? Or even losing your home? Start by creating a basic disaster emergency kit and create a plan to get back together as a family in the event of a disaster.

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