Summer Safety Tips

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  • Raising awareness of, legislating and enforcing laws governing speed limits, alcohol impairment, seat-belt use, child restraints and safety helmets.
  • Formulating and implementing transport and land-use policies that promote safer and more efficient trips; encouraging the use of safer modes of travel, such as public transport; and incorporating injury prevention measures into traffic management and road design.
  • Making vehicles more protective and visible for occupants, pedestrians and cyclists; using daytime running lights, high-mounted brake lights and reflective materials on cycles, carts, rickshaws and other non-motorized forms of transport.
  • Lift things safely (use your legs if possible).
  • Arrange your work area to fit your body.
  • Take short breaks and stretch.
  • Wear your protective equipment.
  • Ask about available health resources at work.
  • Ask questions when you need to.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Stay active.
  • Manage your weight.
  • Take steps to manage stress.