Ladder safety:

•    Place the ladder on flat terrain.
1.    Do not stand on the last two steps of the ladder.
2.    Stand at the center of the step.
3.    Never use a folding ladder when closed. Open the ladder and place the corresponding lateral safety latches.
4.    While on the ladder, do not lean to the sides.
5.    While on the ladder, do not pull or push anything.

Roof safety:

•    To go on a roof, use a ladder that is at least 3 feet higher than the height of the roof’s edge.
1.    Be careful while on the roof; usually, roofs are slippery, sloping and High above the ground.

Safe vehicle driving

•    Be alert in case you find nonfunctioning traffic lights and missing traffic signs.
o    Intersections with damaged lines should be respected as four way intersections with a stop at every corner.
•    Avoid driving in water, especially in fast water currents.
o    You can lose control of your car or truck in waters only six inches (15.2 centimeters) deep.
o    Waters that are two feet (60.96 centimeters) deep can drag most cars.
•    Do not drive in stagnant waters if there are power lines or electric lines in the water.
•    If a power line or electric line falls on your car or truck while driving:
o    Continue driving to move away from the cable.
o    Do not turn off the car even when the engine loses power.
o    Stay in the car and wait for the emergency staff.
o    Do not allow anyone near the vehicle unless it is someone from the emergency staff.
•    Slow down and drive slowly according to weather and road conditions.
•    Beware of garbage and rubble that may be lying in the streets.
•    Always keep enough distance between your car and the rest of the vehicles.
•    Always keep your seatbelt on.
•    Do not drive if you have been drinking alcohol or are tired.
•    Make sure that every time you step out of your car, your child is in a safety booster or child seat, correctly installed in the back seat.
•    Take basic supplies to your car such as water, food, blankets and a first aid kit.
•    Gasoline is extremely flammable and dangerous. Do not carry additional fuel in your car or truck; but if you consider it necessary, follow these cautions:
o    Use only metal or plastic containers approved for gasoline.
o    Do not fill the container to the top so there is room to accommodate heat expansion.
o    To reduce danger from static electricity, fill the portable containers on a flat surface, on the ground and not on the vehicle.
o    After filling them, close the lid well, clean any fuel spilling and secure the container to prevent it from tipping over.
o    When you arrive to your destination, remove the gasoline containers from your vehicle and store them in a well-ventilated area. Use the stored gasoline as soon as possible.

Prevent and care for wounds

•    Wash every wound and cut with soap and clean water immediately. Keep wounds covered with clean and dry bandages, of the appropriate size to cover the wound and prevent pus or other discharges. Change the bandages as much as necessary and if discharges are visible through the bandage. Visit a doctor to see if you require additional treatment (such as a tetanus shot). If a wound is red, swollen or discharging, seek medical attention immediately.
•    Stay away from wild or stray animals. If you are bitten by an animal, seek medical attention immediately. If you are bitten by a snake, try to identify it so, in case it is poisonous, the correct antidote may be applied. Do not cut the wound or attempt to suck the venom out.
•    If you think that your skin or eyes have been in contact with hazardous materials, such as battery acid, wash with clean water and seek medical attention if necessary.
•    If you are wounded, you should be examined to determine if you need a tetanus shot, as you would with any other injury. If you suffer a puncture wound or have a wound contaminated with fecal matter, dirt or saliva, ask your doctor or health department staff if it is necessary to receive a tetanus booster, according to your medical history.
Protect yourself against other injuries
•    Use helmets, protective glasses, heavy duty gloves and waterproof boots with steel sole and tip (not just the shank) to perform cleaning chores.
•    Wear earplugs or protective earphones to limit the risk of hearing injuries caused by machinery noise.
•    Avoid walking in the water since it is possible there is broken glass, metal fragments or other rubble.
•    Take your time and seek help to avoid physical and emotional exhaustion.