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Tree Stand Safety Tips
Dr. Kerpsack states he is seeing alot of tree stand injuries....Here are some safety tip's from the DNR
One of the most popular pieces of equipment used by deer hunters is a tree stand. Tree stands can be dangerous if they are used incorrectly or carelessly. Nationally, one in three hunting injurie...s involves a tree stand. Falls from tree stands can be caused by a variety of factors, including a weakness in the stand’s structure and incorrect installation. Hunters also may fall asleep while on their stands. Tree stands can also be a factor in other hunting accidents, including injury from accidental firing of a loaded firearm while the hunter is climbing to the stand. To help prevent these accidents, follow these safety precautions:
Never carry equipment with you while climbing. Use a haul line to raise or lower your gear. Make sure guns are unloaded and broadheads are covered prior to raising or lowering firearms or bows with a haul line. Since most accidents occur when hunters are climbing up or down a tree, always use a climbing belt. Always use a safety belt or harness when hunting from elevated tree stands. Study manufacturer’s recommendations before using any equipment. Never use a rope to replace a safety belt. Check permanent tree stands every year before hunting from them, and replace any worn or weak lumber. Read, understand and follow the factory recommended practices and procedures when installing commercial stands. Inspect portable stands for loose nuts and bolts each time they are used. Choose only healthy, living trees when using climbing devices. Rough-barked trees such as oak are best. Do not use a tree that is rotten or has dead limbs.
Never put all your weight on a single branch. Keep at least one hand and one foot on a secure place when reaching for the next hold. Climb higher than the stand and step down onto it. Climbing up onto it can dislodge it. Wear boots with non-skid soles, because steps or platforms can be slippery in rain, sleet or snow.
Tell a dependable person where you’re hunting and when you plan on returning. Map your whereabouts and leave a note at camp, at home or in your car so that you can be found. Don’t fall asleep. This is a common cause of accidents. If you get drowsy, move your arms rapidly until you feel alert. Never wear a ring in any climbing situation. Rings can catch on tree limbs and equipment. As a precautionary measure, remove all logs, upturned and cutoff saplings, rocks and other obstructions on the ground below the tree stand. Use updated equipment. When used properly, newer tree stand equipment is solid, safe and secure. Older models of safety belts offer some protection, but newer safety harnesses offer more protection. Carry a whistle to call for help and carry a first aid kit, flashlight and cellular telephone in a fanny pack.Read More
Dr. Kerpsack states he is seeing alot of tree stand injuries....Here are some safety tip's from the DNR
One of the most popular pieces of equipment used by deer hunters is a tree stand. Tree stands can be dangerous if they are used incorrectly or carelessly. Nationally, one in three hunting injurie...s involves a tree stand. Falls from tree stands can be caused by a variety of factors, including a weakness in the stand’s structure and incorrect installation. Hunters also may fall asleep while on their stands. Tree stands can also be a factor in other hunting accidents, including injury from accidental firing of a loaded firearm while the hunter is climbing to the stand. To help prevent these accidents, follow these safety precautions:
Never carry equipment with you while climbing. Use a haul line to raise or lower your gear. Make sure guns are unloaded and broadheads are covered prior to raising or lowering firearms or bows with a haul line. Since most accidents occur when hunters are climbing up or down a tree, always use a climbing belt. Always use a safety belt or harness when hunting from elevated tree stands. Study manufacturer’s recommendations before using any equipment. Never use a rope to replace a safety belt. Check permanent tree stands every year before hunting from them, and replace any worn or weak lumber. Read, understand and follow the factory recommended practices and procedures when installing commercial stands. Inspect portable stands for loose nuts and bolts each time they are used. Choose only healthy, living trees when using climbing devices. Rough-barked trees such as oak are best. Do not use a tree that is rotten or has dead limbs.
Never put all your weight on a single branch. Keep at least one hand and one foot on a secure place when reaching for the next hold. Climb higher than the stand and step down onto it. Climbing up onto it can dislodge it. Wear boots with non-skid soles, because steps or platforms can be slippery in rain, sleet or snow.
Tell a dependable person where you’re hunting and when you plan on returning. Map your whereabouts and leave a note at camp, at home or in your car so that you can be found. Don’t fall asleep. This is a common cause of accidents. If you get drowsy, move your arms rapidly until you feel alert. Never wear a ring in any climbing situation. Rings can catch on tree limbs and equipment. As a precautionary measure, remove all logs, upturned and cutoff saplings, rocks and other obstructions on the ground below the tree stand. Use updated equipment. When used properly, newer tree stand equipment is solid, safe and secure. Older models of safety belts offer some protection, but newer safety harnesses offer more protection. Carry a whistle to call for help and carry a first aid kit, flashlight and cellular telephone in a fanny pack.Read More
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Fall Chores Spark Safety Advice from Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rosemont, IL
It’s that time of year again and the fall season has begun. As each changing season brings its own set of activities and chores, families start thinking about outdoor yardwork. From raking leaves, to mowing lawns and using ladders, the American Academ...y of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers outdoor safety advice to make sure your autumn clean-up is as safe and injury-free as possible.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2008, about 617,000 people were injured due to rakes, other outdoor garden supplies and ladders alone.“Many people work vigorously in the yard during the autumn season and it often takes a toll on your body,” stated Laurence Laudicina, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and spokesperson for the AAOS. “Raking leaves and cleaning out the gutters are popular seasonal chores and can lead to falls or strain to your back and upper body,” he added.Rakes and Pains Orthopaedic surgeons and the AAOS recommend: Warming up for at least 10 minutes with some stretching and light exercise. Using a rake that is comfortable for your height and strength. Wearing gloves or using a rake with padded handles can prevent blisters. Keeping your vision free of impediment, such as hats or scarves and being aware of large rocks, low branches, tree stumps or uneven surfaces. Varying your movement, alternating your leg and arm positions often, and when picking up leaves, bend at the knees, not the waist.Wearing shoes or boots with slip-resistant soles because wet leaves can be slippery.Not overfilling leaf bags, especially if the leaves are wet. To avoid back injury, you should be able to carry bags comfortably.Never throwing leaves over your shoulder or to the side. The twisting motion required to do so places undue stress on your back.Ladders Homeowners often take time to clean the leaves out of gutters, check roof integrity and wash windows before the winter begins. However, injuries from ladder use are very common. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2008, about 539,000 people went to the doctor, emergency room or hospital due to a ladder injury. To stay safe on a ladder and avoid injuries:Inspect the ladder for loose screws, hinges or rungs. Clean off any mud, dirt or liquids.Make sure all four legs rest on a firm, level surface. Avoid uneven ground or soft, muddy spots.Always face a ladder when climbing and descending.Be sure that any ladder is fully open and locked, before climbing.Ladders should be angled about 75 degrees from the ground.Wear shoes with nonslip soles on ladders with rounded rungs.Never sit or stand on the top of the ladder or on its pail shelf. It is not designed to carry your weight.Choose the right ladder for the job. A step stool or utility ladder is good for working at low or medium heights, for jobs such as washing windows. Extension ladders are appropriate for outdoors to reach high places, for when you need to clean gutters or inspect the roof.Read More
Rosemont, IL
It’s that time of year again and the fall season has begun. As each changing season brings its own set of activities and chores, families start thinking about outdoor yardwork. From raking leaves, to mowing lawns and using ladders, the American Academ...y of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers outdoor safety advice to make sure your autumn clean-up is as safe and injury-free as possible.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2008, about 617,000 people were injured due to rakes, other outdoor garden supplies and ladders alone.“Many people work vigorously in the yard during the autumn season and it often takes a toll on your body,” stated Laurence Laudicina, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and spokesperson for the AAOS. “Raking leaves and cleaning out the gutters are popular seasonal chores and can lead to falls or strain to your back and upper body,” he added.Rakes and Pains Orthopaedic surgeons and the AAOS recommend: Warming up for at least 10 minutes with some stretching and light exercise. Using a rake that is comfortable for your height and strength. Wearing gloves or using a rake with padded handles can prevent blisters. Keeping your vision free of impediment, such as hats or scarves and being aware of large rocks, low branches, tree stumps or uneven surfaces. Varying your movement, alternating your leg and arm positions often, and when picking up leaves, bend at the knees, not the waist.Wearing shoes or boots with slip-resistant soles because wet leaves can be slippery.Not overfilling leaf bags, especially if the leaves are wet. To avoid back injury, you should be able to carry bags comfortably.Never throwing leaves over your shoulder or to the side. The twisting motion required to do so places undue stress on your back.Ladders Homeowners often take time to clean the leaves out of gutters, check roof integrity and wash windows before the winter begins. However, injuries from ladder use are very common. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2008, about 539,000 people went to the doctor, emergency room or hospital due to a ladder injury. To stay safe on a ladder and avoid injuries:Inspect the ladder for loose screws, hinges or rungs. Clean off any mud, dirt or liquids.Make sure all four legs rest on a firm, level surface. Avoid uneven ground or soft, muddy spots.Always face a ladder when climbing and descending.Be sure that any ladder is fully open and locked, before climbing.Ladders should be angled about 75 degrees from the ground.Wear shoes with nonslip soles on ladders with rounded rungs.Never sit or stand on the top of the ladder or on its pail shelf. It is not designed to carry your weight.Choose the right ladder for the job. A step stool or utility ladder is good for working at low or medium heights, for jobs such as washing windows. Extension ladders are appropriate for outdoors to reach high places, for when you need to clean gutters or inspect the roof.Read More
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Halloween
Kids love Halloween. Pumpkins, spooky decorations, costumes, and trick-or-treating are fun for kids of a...ll ages. Unfortunately, there is a downside to Halloween activities: Children often get hurt. Halloween hazards include: Wearing masks and costumes, as well as walking in unfamiliar areas in the dark, can lead to trips and falls. Bumps, bruises, and even sprains or fractures can quickly dampen children's spirits.
Pumpkin-carving can result in serious cuts on the hand and also injuries to bones and tendons. Of course, there are many precautions you can take to help make your Halloween injury-free. Safety tips and general information on common injuries are provided in the links below.Read More
Halloween
Kids love Halloween. Pumpkins, spooky decorations, costumes, and trick-or-treating are fun for kids of a...ll ages. Unfortunately, there is a downside to Halloween activities: Children often get hurt. Halloween hazards include: Wearing masks and costumes, as well as walking in unfamiliar areas in the dark, can lead to trips and falls. Bumps, bruises, and even sprains or fractures can quickly dampen children's spirits.
Pumpkin-carving can result in serious cuts on the hand and also injuries to bones and tendons. Of course, there are many precautions you can take to help make your Halloween injury-free. Safety tips and general information on common injuries are provided in the links below.Read More
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