
Having a picnic outdoors can be great fun as long as right precautions are taken to ensure your family's safety. Some of the things that you need to think about or know are as follows:
• The right knowledge of the location
• The facilities provided there
• Knowledge about the wildlife and the surroundings
• Will it be safe for kids in the presence of insects
• Any recent incident concerning a particular spot
• Whether there is any source of drinking water and how hygienic it is to drink water from it
Here are some picnic safety tips that will keep you and your family safe:
When going for a picnic, it is always advisable to apply sunscreen. Both kids and adults should apply to protect themselves from sunburns. In addition, make sure you carry floppy hats and sunglasses.
Always wash your hands before and after preparing food. Make sure you carry an anti-bacterial gel as there may not be a place to wash your hands. Sunny outdoors means bacteria will grow more easily. Certain foods should be packed cold enough so they are kept away from the danger of bacteria and food poisoning.
Meat should be preserved in a cooler carefully and attach a note saying that the cooler should not be opened frequently. And soon after you use the meat from the cooler, make sure you discard the ice so that no one uses it to add to their drinks.
Clean preparation of the food should be given prime importance to keep the danger of food poisoning away. Keep plates and cutlery covered as insects and flies can carry germs. Never put cooked or food items in the same plates which is being used to hold raw meat. Use an extra meat thermometer while grilling the meat.
On your way back from the picnic, make sure any food left outside for more than 2 hours is disposed. Do not carry back any food that is not consumed during the picnic.
With a little care and planning, you can enjoy a fun filled and healthy picnic with your family and friends.
by Pauline Go
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