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Top Ten Backyard Safety Tips

Backyard Safety, Backyard Safety Tips, Pool Safety, Grill Safety
03
Jul
It’s here! Tomorrow is the Fourth of July. We hope you are set to grill up some steaks, make a splash in the pool, celebrate your freedoms and enjoy a well-deserved day off of work with your family. What would make it even better? Doing it safely. Before you fire up the grill or put on your swimming trunks, take a few minutes to evaluate your backyard safety readiness. A few small steps can keep your holiday memories based on enjoyment and not injury. Here are our Top Ten Backyard Safety Tips to ensure you make the most of this glorious weekend. At the Pool
  • No one swims alone. No matter the age, make sure all pool parties include a party of at least two.
  • Before the guests arrive, check all gates to ensure the locks latch and any door alarms or motion detectors are working.
  • Ensure life-saving equipment is permanently stored in a nearby, visible location.
  • Never leave furniture near the fence that would enable a small child to climb over the fence and into the pool.
Grilling Grub
  • Place your barbecue a minimum of 10 feet away from your home. Don’t ever grill in a garage or enclosed space.
  • Protect yourself from burns by wearing a heavy apron and oven mitts.
  • Keep children away from grilling areas. Keep in mind that grills can stay hot (especially in the summer) long after the meat has been served.
Playing Outdoors
  • In high temperatures, the plastic and metal materials on slides and swings can get extremely hot causing serious burns on kids and adults. Test all play equipment before use. If you can, move smaller play sets into shady areas before you set out to play.
  • Keep the bars and springs of your trampoline covered with a pad to prevent injuries. And, while you’re at it, institute a ‘one-at-a-time’ rule for jumpers to keep kids from being unintentionally tossed around.
  • Roasting s’mores? Only build a backyard fire in an enclosed, contained area such as an outdoor chimney, fire bowl or fire pit.

Doug began his career in Insurance working at Fireman’s Fund in the Commercial Lines Department. While there he met Dick Walton, who was then President of Beehive Insurance. Dick recognized Doug’s talent and strong work ethic and invited him to come to work at Beehive.

In 1979, Doug began his career at Beehive Insurance Agency working for Dick Walton. He soon began specializing in providing coverage and surety bonds for the construction industry as well as all other lines of commercial insurance.

Doug became the President and CEO of Beehive Insurance in 1992, succeeding Dick Walton. In the late ’90s and early 2000s, Doug took advantage of several opportunities to build the agency by adding talented career producers. The success of Beehive can be attributed to Doug and his passion for building a strong team of dedicated employees who are always willing to go the extra mile, and who bring the highest standards of integrity to the insurance industry.

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    • Doug began his career in Insurance working at Fireman’s Fund in the Commercial Lines Department. While there he met Dick Walton, who was then President of Beehive Insurance. Dick recognized Doug’s talent and strong work ethic and invited him to come to work at Beehive.

    In 1979, Doug began his career at Beehive Insurance Agency working for Dick Walton. He soon began specializing in providing coverage and surety bonds for the construction industry as well as all other lines of commercial insurance.

    Doug became the President and CEO of Beehive Insurance in 1992, succeeding Dick Walton. In the late ’90s and early 2000s, Doug took advantage of several opportunities to build the agency by adding talented career producers. The success of Beehive can be attributed to Doug and his passion for building a strong team of dedicated employees who are always willing to go the extra mile, and who bring the highest standards of integrity to the insurance industry.

    Read full biography...

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