• As little as a quarter of an inch rise in a pathway is enough for someone to trip on. Check the walkways around your home for  broken tiles, upturned edges.  
• If your floors or walkways have slippery surfaces, consider ways to make them safer.  
• Keep walkways clear of litter - a child's toy, a ball or a paper wrapper can all cause a fall.  
• Clean up spills immediately.  
• Make sure you have handrails where you need them.

 

 

  

 Don't start an unintended fire when cooking outdoors  

• Cook in an open area with plenty of ventilation.
• Keep small children safely away from hot grills or open fires.
• Have a fire extinguisher handy.
• Do not leave your grill unattended.  
• Wear suitable splash-protective clothing and shoes.

 

• Give your bicycle a safety check. See your brakes are working and that reflectors are in place.
• Always wear a helmet - every year, riders suffer severe concussions when falling off bicycles.
• Wear bright-colored clothing that helps motorist see you.
• Turn on lights when cycling at night.
• Obey all the rules of the road, and watch out for motorists. In a collision with one - you'll lose.

 

• Tell someone where you are going.       
• Take plenty of water. You won't die of starvation on a one day hike, but you could be overcome by heat exhaustion.       
• Wear suitable clothing: strong walking shoes or boots, a sun hat and protective gear for rain or unseasonably cool weather.       
• Stay together and make sure you have a good map of the route.       
• Those rocky crags need specialized equipment. Don't think you can easily scramble up them. Many people die every year by falling off rocks and cliffs.

 

• Never swim alone, know your limitations and obey the life guard's instructions.
• Choose a recognized swimming area that is supervised by a life guard, particularly when swimming in the sea where the undertow can catch you unaware.  
• When swimming in the surf, look at the water conditions before entering the water even if a life guard is on duty.  
• Keep a very close watch on young children in or near the water.  
• Never dive into water head first or jump in unless you have checked the depth and are confident that there are no under-water obstacles.  
• Dry ears gently after swimming, especially in untreated water such as a lake or river, to avoid painful fungus or bacterial infection.  
• Don't forget the sun. Wear a sun hat and apply a suitable sun screen. Maintain fluid levels and be alert to symptoms of heat stress.