Ep. 72 | Safety HOT Topic: Shoveling Snow

Winter weather brings many hazards for those individuals who have to experience it where they live and work. Whether it is driving in poor conditions or having to clear snow, any task done in winter weather conditions often results in a higher chance of injury. One winter weather work task that can easily result in injury is shoveling snow. The good news is that 15 minutes of snow shoveling counts as moderate physical activity. A 170-pound person shoveling for 30 minutes will burn about 250 calories. The bad news is that researchers have reported an increase in the number of fatal heart attacks among snow shovelers after heavy snowfalls. This rise may be due to the sudden demand that shoveling places on an individual’s heart. One study determined that after only two minutes of shoveling, the heart rates of sedentary men rose to levels higher than those normally recommended during aerobic exercise. Join us this week as we discuss how to safely navigate the challenge of maintaining walkways and driveways through snowy winter weather! Show Notes Julie's Uplifting Story: Poetic friendship: At 100 and 101, a bond formed through verse Inga's Uplifting Story: A Novel Experience (via Chicken Soup for the Soul: Happily Ever After) Read the Articles: The Scoop on Snow Shoveling Safety | Shoveling Snow Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/S_1-R3i65bA Follow Inga & Julie! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/ Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brubaker-3a89b2114/ Follow Caregiven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregivenpodcast/ Follow Caregiven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaregivenpodcast?lang=en Subscribe to the Caregiven YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtq-gS4yCWGE5UFnrU8OAA Follow EPAGA Home Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPAGAHomeCare Join the Care and Share Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/715609402176814 Follow EPAGA Home Care on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epagahomecare/ Follow EPAGA Home Care on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epaga-home-care Visit EPAGA’s Website for more articles about home care: https://www.epagahomecare.com/articles