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BASIC TECHNOLOGY

SAFETY GUIDELINES
BY
MS IJEAMAKA OKPALEKE
Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:


1. Explain the meaning of safety guideline.
2. Group safety guidelines into three fundamental
aspects
3. Demonstrate safety guidelines for pedestrians
4. Point out the safety guidelines for cyclists
5. Explain safety guidelines for motorists
Understanding The Meaning of Safety Guidelines

What is Safety?
• Safety is the state of being free from danger or hazard.
• It is the condition of being protected from harm or
potential danger.

What is Safety Guideline?


• Safety guidelines are general rules, principles or advice
guiding the use of things or while carrying out an activity.
Fundamental Aspects of Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines can be grouped into 3 fundamental


aspects as a road user:

1. Safety guidelines for pedestrians


2. Safety guidelines for cyclist
3. Safety guidelines for motorists
Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians
Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Road Safety Tips for
Pedestrians
• Be alert to reckless driver behaviour and disregard for
pedestrian right of way.
• Avoid walking where you cannot easily be seen by drivers.
• Always use the pedestrian bridge to cross over to the other
side of the road.
• Walk on the side walk. If there is none, walk on the side of the
road facing oncoming traffic.
• Wear reflective clothing at night and bright clothing by day.
• Be attentive by obeying the signals
• Pay attention to where you are headed. Always look left, right,
and left again before crossing the road.
• Avoid texting or wearing headphones while crossing the road.
Safety Guideline for Cyclist
Safety Tips for Cyclist
• Always use a proper fitting helmet while riding.
• Wear protective elbow and knee pads for cycling
• Ride with traffic.

• Plan and signal well ahead.


• Make no sudden moves except in self defence or in an emergency.

• Adhere to the rules of the road. Maintain your place in the right. lane
let everyone around you know what you plan to do.

• Avoid surprising others on the road. e.g ring a bell when coming out
of narrow or obscure pathways, signals the direction you intend to go.
• Maintain your Bicycle in excellent condition
Safety Tips for Motorist
Safety Tips for Motorist
• Drivers and passengers should wear seat belt every time when
moving in a vehicle.

• Children should be put in the right safety seat while travelling

• Avoid distracted driving. Types of distraction include; auditory,


visual, manual and cognitive distraction.

• Avoid drinking before or while driving.

• Stay alert. Be aware of other traffic or pedestrians on the road


before changing course to avoid pothole.
• Watch your speed.

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