Safety Matters For You & The Environment

*  Follow safety advisories for foods that are contaminated with harmful substances, such as methylmercury in fish and harmful bacteria in produce, etc. You can find out about these fromepa.gov.

*  Use seatbelts and safety-approved car seats when riding in vehicles.

*  Keep poisons and other harmful items locked and out of reach of children.

*  Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your home and garage.

*  Don’t run cars and lawn mowers in the garage. Don’t use gas ranges for heat.

*  See that Halloween costumes do not obstruct vision. Use non-toxic makeup instead of masks. Do not leave lighted candles exposed. In the dark, wear light-colored clothing or reflective tape on clothing to be visible.

*  Get more safety tips from the National Safety Council atnsc.org.