Post on 26-Mar-2015
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Blowing Your Whistle on Injury
Images of people participating in various activities will be shown.
These pictures will display people NOT managing their risk
appropriately: They will be doing or NOT doing one or more things that
can lead to potential injury.
It is up to YOU to blow your whistle on injury.
When you spot the risk, blow your whistle.
The first person to blow their whistle will be given the
opportunity to guess the risk.
Bonus points will be awarded to those who can spot additional
risks.
Ready?
Not wearing a helmet
Helmets protect your brain from potentially life threatening head injuries.
Wear the Gear. Wear a Helmet.
Kayaking in poor weather conditions
Poor weather conditions and lack of experience with a certain
route can be a lethal combination.
Look first and Plan ahead.
Cycling alone, in a secluded area
Not using reflectors and a light Not wearing a helmet
In order to participate in activities in the best way possible, know your surroundings. Be sure to let someone know where you are going and bring a
buddy along for the ride.
If conditions change, be prepared. Darkness can be a serious hazard.
Wear the gear and Look first.
Not wearing a helmet
Wearing a helmet while participating in winter sports is essential to having a great
ski and snowboard season.
Wear the gear, Wear a helmet.
Untrained
Being too young, inexperienced or untrained is a common way to get
seriously hurt. Don’t allow your skill level to interfere with enjoying life.
Get trained and try something new.
Unplanned off-trail skiingNot wearing a helmet
A well planned and thought out, off- trail ski or snowboard trip can be invigorating and tons of fun. If you plan on going off trail be aware of
the avalanche conditions, bring the appropriate gear and go with other skiers.
No matter where you are skiing and snowboarding always wear a helmet.
Speaking on a cell phone while drivingPutting on makeup while driving
Driving sober isn’t just about the influence of drugs and alcohol. Drive sober also means ensuring that there are no distractions while participating
in any activity.
Think first. Drive sober
Walking on train tracks
Walking on or near train tracks is never a good idea.
Look first and avoid railroads.
Drinking and driving
Nearly one out of three drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes are between
the ages of 16 and 24.
Stay focused. Drive sober.
Not Wearing a Helmet
Remember, even a fall from only two feet can cause a brain injury.
Keep your brain protected. Wear a Helmet and Buckle Up
Not wearing a helmet
No matter how experienced you are at a certain activity, it is important to
remember that you still need to manage risk.
Use your best judgment. Wear the gear.
Distracted Driving
Eating while driving can be extremely distracting. You cannot focus 100% on driving
with a burger in hand.
Be aware of your surroundings. Drive sober.
Not wearing a seatbelt
During a crash involving a vehicle going 50 km/h, an unbelted backseat passenger will strike whatever it hits first with an average force of about 2,700 kg (the weight of an
elephant). This could be the car seat, the windshield or another person in the vehicle.
Buckle Up.
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