Tips for Safe Shoveling

• Use a smaller shovel.

• Make sure your shovel isn’t bent, tilting or otherwise damaged.

• Take frequent breaks, even if only for a couple of minutes.

• Stop and go inside if you become overheated.

• Drink fluids.

• Don’t try to fling snow long distances.

• Stop any time you feel pain.

• If you fear you’re unable to tackle this tiring task, look into spending a few bucks and having a neighborhood kid shovel after a storm; or having a contractor plow it when heavy snow falls. It’s probably money well spent.