This week’s safety session covers Pedestrian Safety. Below are some tips you can follow to ensure you are being safe as a pedestrian:

• Never use a cell phone or other electronic device while walking.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing the street; looking left a second time is necessary because a car can cover a lot of distance in a short amount of time.
• Make eye contact with drivers of oncoming vehicles to make sure they see you.
• Be aware of drivers even when you’re in a crosswalk; vehicles have blind spots.
• Don’t wear headphones while walking.
•  If your view is blocked, move to a place where you can see oncoming traffic.
•  Never rely on a car to stop.
• Only cross at designated crosswalks.
• Wear bright and/or reflective clothing.
•  Walking is one of the best things we can do to stay healthy, but only if we put safety first.

Source: NSC (National Safety Council)