Fall is in the air! – Be Safe, Don’t Trip!
noun safe·ty | \ ˈsāf-tē \
plural safeties
Definition of safety
-the condition of being safe, from undergoing or causing, hurt, injury, or loss
The definition from Merriam-Webster says it all. We are striving to avoid hurt, injury or loss. We have compiled a number of topics listed in the menu with lots of safety tips to help you be SAFE. Please read and share the tips with your friends and co-workers, and if you see anything on campus that seems unsafe please let us know through this link.
Residence Life Safety Tips Slips, Trips and Falls Driving Safety
Fall is in the air! Get out and enjoy the amazing weather in northwest PA, but as the days get shorter and the leaves change color and you’re hurrying around campus, watch your feet, don’t trip! Slip, Trip and Fall is the most common type of accident on campus today. So stay safe while you enjoy yourself, and all your fun activities. Read and share these safety tips with your classmates and roommates, have fun!
Pedestrian Safety Tips-
- LOOK UP from your cellphone when you’re walking
- Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
- Don’t Assume vehicles will stop. Make eye contact with drivers, don’t just look at the vehicle.
- Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections.
- Look left, right and left again before crossing the street.
- Watch for turning vehicles. Make sure the driver sees you and will stop for you.
- Don’t wear headphones or talk on a cell phone while crossing.
Definitions-
Incident – Violent event such as a fracas or assault, generally a title IX report, between people.
Accident – Unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury, generally an HR report, between a person and an object.
Hazard – Potential source of danger, generally report to safety committee or public safety, depending on the nature of the hazard, urgency, and time of day.
