Be a Smart Shoveler: Clear Snow Without Injury
Nationwide, snow shoveling is responsible for about 100 deaths and countless injuries a year. Be cautious even if you’re usually active because cold weather raises blood pressure and constricts arteries. Follow these tips to be safe on shovel duty.
- Pump it up—do warm-up stretches first
- Push the snow—don’t lift it
- If you must lift, bend with your legs, not your back
- Don’t shovel after drinking alcohol or eating a heavy meal
- Shovel early and often during storms—attack the snow in small pieces
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