Summer Safety Month
☀️ July: Summer Safety
Stay safe and savor the season with these tips to help you and your loved ones enjoy a healthy, happy summer.
Long days, warm weather, and festive gatherings make summer a highlight of the year, but they also bring unique safety concerns.
Whether you’re planning beach days, cookouts, fireworks, or outdoor adventures with your pet, this month we’re spotlighting simple ways to stay safe so you can focus on the fun.
This Month’s Topics:
- Summer safety tips for sun, skin, and UV protection
- How to keep pets safe during summer outings
- Firework and celebration safety tips
- Discounts to help you stock up on seasonal essentials
🛍️ LifeMart Employee Discount Program
Enjoy exclusive discounts on summer essentials through LifeMart®!
As a Paper Store team member, you have access to:
- Sunblock and Skincare:
Up to 20% off at CVS with offer code CARE20
👉 Access Discount - Sunglasses:
50% off with prescription lenses + free shipping from Ray-Ban
👉 Access Discount - Cooling Pet Gear:
Up to 20% sitewide at Petco
👉 Access Discount - Outdoor Gear:
Up to $45 sitewide from Cabela’s
👉 Access Discount
How to Access LifeMart Discounts:
Desktop: Go to your employee portal home page and click “View my discounts” in “Your Employee Discounts!”
Mobile: Log in to the ADP mobile app and select “Employee Discounts”
FSA/HSA eligible items available!
☀️ Skin & UV Safety
Protecting your skin in summer isn’t just about comfort — it’s about long-term health.
UV rays can damage skin in as little as 15 minutes, increasing your risk for:
- Sunburns
- Premature aging
- Skin cancer
Some Safety Guidelines:
- Apply SPF 30 or higher before going outside; reapply every 2 hours
- Wear UV-protective sunglasses and wide-brim hats
- Avoid peak sun hours (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) and seek shade
- Hydrate regularly to prevent heat stress
Did You Know?
Your eyes can get sunburned too! Look for polarized sunglasses that block 100% of UVA/UVB rays.
🎆 Firework & Celebration Safety
Summer celebrations can be loud, bright, and sometimes risky. Fireworks, hot pavement, and even crowded gatherings can be dangerous without precautions.
Fireworks & Celebration Tips:
- Watch professional fireworks shows — avoid backyard fireworks
- Keep sparklers away from children (they burn at over 1,200°F!)
- Never relight “dud” fireworks — wait 20 minutes, then soak in water
🐶 Dog Days of Summer – Pet Safety Tips
Summer fun can be stressful or dangerous for pets if you’re not careful.
Pet Safety Tips:
- Walk pets early or late to avoid hot pavement
- Always provide fresh water and shade
- Keep pets indoors during fireworks and play calming music
Did You Know?
Animal shelters see a 30% increase in lost pets over the 4th of July weekend.