SAFETY GUIDELINES

CONTENT

1. Introduction to Safety Guidelines
2. Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians
3. Safety Guidelines for Cyclists

Introduction to Safety Guidelines

Safety means protection from danger or injury. Safety guidelines are the rules to be followed in order to reduce or eliminate danger or injury. The safety of road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorists is highly important given the number of road accidents on roads and highways. Great importance also needs to be placed on the safety of students and their instructors in workshops in order to prevent accidents.

Accidents are unpleasant events. They happen unexpectedly and cause injury or damage. We must plan against them by taking safety measures.

Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians

The following safety guidelines for pedestrians should be observed:

1. Always walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

2. Where sidewalks are provided, use them rather than walking on the tarred road.

3. Wear reflective or bright coloured clothes at night and carry a torch.

4. When crossing the road, look left, right and left again before crossing.

5. Walk quickly when crossing.

6. Pedestrians should attempt to cross the road only at a safe place such as the:

(a) Zebra crossing

(b) Pedestrians overhead bridge