With the warm weather people are getting
their bicycles, scooters and roller blades. Everyone needs a reminder of the
safety tips for these activities.
Wear the Gear: Everyone not just children need to wear the proper gear. Helmets on bicycles and helmets, knee pads and elbow pads for roller blades. Reflective clothing along with lights and reflectors make you more visible. Make sure your bicycle tires are properly inflated.
Know the rules of the road. Bicycles are considered vehicles according to the Highway Traffic Act and there need to obey all the rules of the road. Learn how to signal your stops and turns. For longer trips considering carrying a first aid kit for the inevitable falls.
Drivers also need to share the road and give extra space when passing.
Wear the Gear: Everyone not just children need to wear the proper gear. Helmets on bicycles and helmets, knee pads and elbow pads for roller blades. Reflective clothing along with lights and reflectors make you more visible. Make sure your bicycle tires are properly inflated.
Know the rules of the road. Bicycles are considered vehicles according to the Highway Traffic Act and there need to obey all the rules of the road. Learn how to signal your stops and turns. For longer trips considering carrying a first aid kit for the inevitable falls.
Drivers also need to share the road and give extra space when passing.
As an Authorized Training Provider of
the Canadian Red Cross, all First Aid Ottawa Standard and Emergency First Aid
courses are recognized by WSIB and its Federal counterpart the Canada Labour
code. Visit us online at www.FirstAidOttawa.com or at 613-225-2727.
1 comment:
Janice here from Canadian Red Cross. Thanks for sharing some great safety tips! Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather and staying safe.
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