Stacking a load of firewood today, I’ve had lots of time to think and the idea to share a few lines came to mind.

During this time of crisis, about the last thing that people should do is get hurt senselessly. (Or set something on fire, but that is a different story better led by Peppercorn)

1) wear PPE in whatever you do, DO go overboard!
Stacking wood today was a good example as to why I appreciated my overkill large safety glasses. With the wind, there was lots of saw dust flying around. I’m glad none of it got into my eyes.

Also good time to wear high quality work gloves, small cuts and slivers are annoying at best of times, but infections can be serious right now.

2) treat every minor wounds aggressively.
Slather any scrapes, cuts and all with Polysporin after a good cleaning. Keep clean with bandages and dressings.

3) take, your, time!
Be diligent in your actions, be aware of surroundings, be extra cautious.
Now isn’t the time to slip and sprain an ankle or break an arm!

As our ERs are over crowded at best of times, we should really try our best not to find ourselves sitting in one, surrounded by sick folks in a possibly “uncleaned” waiting area.

Once this is all over - soon we hope - it will be good to make accounts of that PPE that we have and the one we should have.

In the meanwhile, if you do get hurt, DO seek medical help at the earliest possibility. Even though we want to avoid hospitals right now, a wound needing stitches... needs stitches... from a doctor! Now is not yet the time to go John Rambo.