Lots of Different Safety codes

GREEN CROSS CODE

First find a safe place to cross the road, then stop.

Do not try to cross the road near parked cars or at a corner.

Stand on the pavement near the kerb.

Look all around for traffic and listen.

If traffic is coming, let it pass. Look all around again.

When there is no traffic coming walk straight across.

 

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Where there is a footpath, walk on it.

Keep as far away from the traffic as possible.

Where there is no footpath, walk on the right hand side of the road to face the oncoming traffic. Walk in single file at all times.

It is difficult for drivers to see in the dark or bad weather, so always wear something bright or reflective, so that you are easier to see for oncoming drivers.

RAILWAY SAFETY

Do not ride a bicycle or skateboard on a station platform.

Never go on the railway line.

Never cross the railway line, always use the footbridge or subway.

Keep back from the edge of the platform.

If you drop something on the line, do not try to get it, alert a station official.

Never try to get on a moving train.

Never stick your head out of a train window.

Do not throw anything from the train.

Never open a train door until the train has stopped.

Never put or throw anything on to the railway line.

Don't damage trees or fences near railway lines, they are there to protect you.

Level crossings. Do not cross if the warning lights are on.

 

 

MAKING AN EMERGENCY PHONECALL

DIALLING 999 OR 911 IS FREE

THE OPERATOR WILL ANSWER

TELL THE OPERATOR WHICH SERVICE YOU WANT

GIVE THE TELEPHONE NUMBER SHOWN ON THE PHONE

WAIT FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICE TO ANSWER

GIVE THE ADDRESS OR PLACE WHERE HELP IS NEEDED

STATE WHAT HAS HAPPENED

GIVE ANY OTHER NECESSARY INFORMATION

THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVOLVED

THE CONDITION OF THE CASUALTIES

GIVE YOUR NAME, HOME ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER

YOU SHOULD ONLY CALL 999 OR 911 IF YOU REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SERVICES:

POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE, MOUNTAIN RESCUE, COAST GUARD & CAVE RESCUE

MAKING HOAX EMERGENCY CALLS CAN RESULT IN A £3000 FINE, AS ALL CALLS CAN BE TRACED. NEVER MAKE A HOAX, AS YOU ARE ENDANGERING OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES.

 

Country Code

1. Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work.

2. Guard against all risks of fire.

3. Fasten all gates.

4. Keep your dogs under close control.

5. Keep to public paths across farmland.

6. Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls.

7. Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone.

8. Take your litter home.

9. Help to keep all water clean.

10. Protect wildlife, plants and trees.

11. Take special care on country roads.

12. Make no unnecessary noise.

Firework Code

When buying fireworks, make sure they comply with BS 7114 and are clearly marked for their intended use "Indoor, Garden or Display"

Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin

Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately

NEVER put fireworks in your pocket

Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or hand lamp

NEVER use a naked flame

Light fireworks at arms length us-ing a taper or a firework lighter

Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit, it could explode in your face

Ensure that all chidren with fire-works are well supervised

NEVER throw fireworks

Keep all pets and animals indoors

Take care of sparklers, wear gloves to hold them and dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon as they are finished

 

Cycling Safety

Before you set off

1. Riding a cycle which is too big or too small for you can affect your balance.

2. Make sure your cycle is safe to ride. The brakes must work properly and tyres should be in good condition and pumped up. The chain should be correctly adjusted and oiled and it is a good idea to fit a bell. Wear a cycle helmet - it will help to protect you if you have an accident.

3. When you have to carry anything on your cycle, use a bike bag or panniers. Carrying things on your handlebars makes steering difficult - they could also catch in the front wheel. Make sure that your clothing does not get caught in the chain or wheels.

4. Make sure that other road users can see you. Wear fluorescent materials in daylight and at dusk, and something reflective at night. A cycle spacer may be helpful as a warning to other drivers. At night you must have front and back lights which work well, and a clean back reflector. Spoke and pedal reflectors are also useful.

Riding Along

You should not ride on the pavement unless there are special signs allowing you to do so. Wheel your cycle to the edge of the kerb and, if safe, place it in the road. Get on your cycle and look all round for traffic even if you have a mirror fitted. When it is safe to move off, signal with your right arm if necessary. Then, with both hands on the handlebars, cycle away. Ride far enough from the edge of the road to avoid drains and gutters. Always keep both hands on the handlebars unless you are signalling. If riding with others on busy or narrow roads, you should ride one behind the other. Never ride more than two side by side on any road. Even if you are wheeling your cycle in the road, you must still obey traffic signals and road signs. You must also obey the signals made by police officers, traffic wardens or school crossing patrols.

1. Never hold onto any vehicle or another cyclist.

2. You must not carry a passenger on your cycle.

3. You should never lead an animal whilst cycling.

4. Before starting off, turning right or left, overtaking, or stopping, you must look behind and make sure it is safe. Give a clear arm signal to show what you intend to do. The signals that cyclists should give are shown later.

5. When turning from one road into another, look out for pedestrians who are crossing the road. Give way to them.

6. If you want to turn right from a busy road, moving to the middle of the road may be difficult and dangerous. It is often safer to stop on the left hand side before or after the junction and wait for a safe gap in the traffic before walking with your cycle across the road. This is especially important in the dark.

7. Watch out for traffic that may suddenly stop, turn left in front of you, emerge from a side turning or pull away from the kerb. Long vehicles need room to turn so do not ride up beside them when they do so.

8. Only overtake when you are certain it is safe to do so. If you are overtaking parked vehicles, watch out for them starting off while you are doing so. Look for car doors opening and for pedestrians darting out into the road in front of you.

9. You should not wear a personal stereo whilst cycling. You can't hear the other traffic if you do so, and riding on the road needs your full attention.

 

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