Ouch!  My raking back!

 

Nationwide there will be thousands of  people that will end up in the emergency room over the next 4  weeks with injuries from raking leaves  or shoveling snow.

 When you are out cleaning up your yard this fall here are some tips to keep in mind:

 

• Wear gloves to prevent blisters.
• Never leave the rake near a pile of leaves.
• When cleaning out gutters, always have someone at the bottom of the ladder.
• When raking leaves remember to twist using your legs instead of your back.
•  Bend at the knees when lifting bags of leaves or heavy objects.