National Personal Safety Day may have been and gone, but the tips given out are still valid, especially now there’s more hours of darkness. Here are some simple steps to help increase your levels of personal safety.
Don’t ever think something bad won’t happen to you
When you’re travelling, especially if you're alone, look confident
Don’t take any unecessary risks
Always let someone know where you’re going and what time you should be back.
Plan your route in advance
If you are driving then there are more tips you can follow to keep safe
Lock away any valuables left in your car and cover them up with a blanket so no one looking in your car can see thrm
Park in an area with lots of lighting, that’s busy and avoid multi storeys if possible
Lock all doors and close all windows when you’re driving
Remember that just because somewhere is bright when you first park your car, the area might not be as light a few hours later
If you think you’re being followed keep calm and drive to a busy place, like a supermarket car park or a petrol station.
If you’re finishing work in the evening then leave the office with more than one person if you can.
Report any incident , no matter how small it may be
Here are some other tips if you’re out and about
Keep your purse and other valuables in an inside pocket
Carry an alarm that you can easily set off and scare an attacker to give you time to get away
Only travel on busy routes with lots of lighting
If you need to wait around anywhere look confident and again choose a well lit, busy area
Try and not use your mobile in public and if you do use it don’t give out any personal information like your address
Remember that Westwood Electrical can supply and install security lighting for your home or business premises this winter. Just get in touch with them on 01204 689937.
Leisure Guard can also provide security guards to patrol your office or large event at very reasonable rates. Remember that Westwood Electrical can supply and install security lighting for your home or business premises this winter
