Do you like to always avoid accidents and physical harm? You will learn plenty of ways to do this.

Be careful when lifting heavy objects. Before picking up a heavy object, squat with the upper part of your legs parallel to the ground and lift with your knees. If you feel too much strain while trying to lift the object, put it down and get someone to help you. Wear a weight belt while lifting heavy objects.

Use caution while doing dangerous tasks. If you use something such as an electric saw, do not wear loose items such as ties, watches or jewelry. Roll up your sleeves. If you weld, wear a mask and suit designed for welders. Wear thick rubber gloves while pulling weeds near thorny roses. Wear protective clothing when handling acids.

Wear eye protection while doing routine things. For example, you should wear safety goggles or safety glasses while mowing the lawn or hammering nails.

Protect your ears from loud noises. Wear ear mufflers or ear plugs while using a loud apparatus such as a lawn mower, gun or vacuum cleaner. Wear ear plugs at rock concerts.

Protect yourself while riding your bike. Wear elbow pads and knee pads. It is especially important to wear a helmet while bicycling to prevent receiving a serious head injury or death from an accident.

Always drive carefully. Drive the speed limit. Stop at all stop signs and red lights. Obey all traffic signs. Slow down in the presence of construction workers and bad weather conditions.

It is crucial to wear your seat belt in traffic because experts often say many of the people who have died or incurred a serious injury from a traffic accident would have stayed alive and walked away without much physical harm if they had worn their seat belts. The experts also say an air bag is mostly useful to cushion the blow from a side collision and that the air bag will not keep you from being thrown out of your vehicle.

Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and repetitive motion stress injuries while using a computer keyboard. Press your lap with both hands for five seconds before typing. Avoid striking the keys too hard. Place the keyboard several inches away from the edge of the table so your hands will be stretched out. Avoid bending your wrists when possible. Sit with your feet flat and your thighs parallel to the floor. Take a break from typing occasionally.

Handle sharp objects with care. To prevent the risk of cutting yourself with a fork or sharp knife that is hard to see in dish water, keep forks and sharp knives on the counter while you run water in the sink. Do not run with sharp objects. Hold the sharp end of things such as scissors toward the floor as you carry them.

To prevent choking, do not take big bites when you eat. If you see someone choking, put your arms around his or her waist and make a pulling motion with your fists clenched until the food is dislodged from the other person's throat. Perform this procedure on yourself if you start choking while you are alone.

Protect your feet. Wear gym shoes while lifting free weights or playing sports that require running.

Never look at the sun. When the sun is in your line of sight, wear sunglasses and cover the side of your face that is facing the sun with a hat or your hand with your fingers closed. Only watch eclipses with special eyewear designed for watching eclipses.

Drink plenty of water and sports drinks when it is hot. Do not exert yourself too much in hot weather.

To avoid frostbite in freezing weather, wear gloves or mittens. Cover your nose and mouth with a scarf. Wear a scarf or ear muffs on your ears.

Do not try to open an elevator while the doors are closing. Hold the handrail while riding an elevator or escalator.

Avoid trouble. Always mind your own business. Never start or accept a physical fight. Never try to physically break up a fight. Never attack or assault anyone. Do not do or say something that is likely to provoke someone to hurt you.

Avoid electrical shocks. Do not stick your fingers or metal objects into electrical outlets. Keep electrical appliances away from water.

Avoid fires. Keep flammable materials away from light bulbs and heat. Empty the lint filter before you operate a clothes dryer. Do not smoke indoors.