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Walking Safely
Statisticsshowthatslips, tripsandfallsarethemostcommoncauseof injuriesglobally intheworkplace.Slipsandtripsarealsothemost
reported injury tomembersof thepublic. Distractedwalking isa rapidlygrowingcauseof pedestrian injuries, given the risingpopularity
of textingandsmartphoneuse. Simplepreventivemeasuressuchasstayingalert,watchingfor trippinghazards, beingawareofsurface
changes, holding the handrail when using the stairs and cleaning up spills right away can help reduce such incidents. Clearly, walking
safely is something to think about.
Pedestrian Alerts!
Reckless drivers, sneaky snatch thieves and ragingmongrels are some of the common
threats for helpless pedestrians.The next time you decide to take a stroll, do take these
safety reminders into consideration.
Face It
When
walking on the road, always walk
facing oncoming traffic. This way, youwill
knowwhat’s coming your way and you’ll
have less chances of being ambushed by
sneaky snatch thieves.
Detour
Avoid
walking the same route at the very
same time every day as it will allow any
would-be muggers to mark you. Varying
your routes and time is not only safer, but
a lot more interesting too.
All Ears
Leave
the groovy tunes in your pocket
and pay attention to your surroundings.
That way, you will be alert towards any
potential dangers, be it a fast-approaching
car, a snatch thief or even an angry dog.
No Texting!
Do
not text or even answer your calls
(stop at a safe corner if you really have to)
and pay attention to your surroundings.
Mishaps can happen in just a blink of
an eye.
Lose the Blings
Apart
from a watch, which is necessary
to keep you on time, leave the rest of your
valuables back home. A showcase of
jewellery on you may put you up on the
social ladder, but it also turns you into a
thief magnet.
Watch What You
Wear
Wear
light-coloured clothing
when walking on the streets in the
dark. Besides poor visibility, drivers
are rarely on the lookout for walkers,
especially at night or early in the
morning so you need to announce
your presence. Given this, reflective
clothing like shocking-pink or
neon orange works even
better.