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Taking Charge of your Personal Safety

Taking Charge of your Personal Safety. Accidents are the leading cause of death for people 1 to 45 years of age People in a university environment are at significant risk for violence Just because you feel safe does not mean you are safe. Violence.

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Taking Charge of your Personal Safety

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  1. Taking Charge of your Personal Safety • Accidents are the leading cause of death for people 1 to 45 years of age • People in a university environment are at significant risk for violence • Just because you feel safe does not mean you are safe

  2. Violence • Intentional violence accounts for 50,000 deaths and 2 million injuries a year • Acts of violence include: • Assault • Homicide • Sexual assault • Domestic violence • Carjackings • Hate crimes

  3. Acquaintance and Date Rape • Acquaintance rape is forced sexual intercourse between people who know each other well • Date rape is a form of acquaintance rape involving forced sexual intercourse between people who are in a dating situation • Rapes are committed by people who know the people they attack 50% of the time; alcohol or other drugs are usually involved • The psychological reaction experienced by most rape survivors is called rape trauma syndrome

  4. Homicide • Young African-American men are at highest risk for being murdered—they face a 1 in 20 lifelong chance • Drugs are a factor in 25% to 50% of all homicides

  5. Relationship Violence • Relationship violence occurs when an individual is in some way hurt by a person whom he or she knows. • More than 4 million women are the victims of violence each year.

  6. Hate Crimes Most hate crimes are motivated by racial bias, followed by religious bias, sexual-orientation bias, and ethnicity or national origin bias

  7. Safety at the ATM • Many violent crimes have been committed at ATM sites in recent years • Staying safe at the ATM includes rules such as: • Use the ATM during daylight hours • Be aware of your surroundings • Take all receipts with you. • Do not write down your PIN. • Keep your car doors locked.

  8. Carjacking • A gun is used in 70 percent of carjackings. • Following are several tips on protecting yourself from carjacking: • Keep the doors locked at all times. • Park in a well-lighted, busy area. • Always check the backseat before getting into your car. • Have someone accompany you when walking to your car at night.

  9. Apartment/Dormitory Safety • Many hazards exist within our own homes • Conduct a personal safety survey of your environment • Suggestions for home safety include: • install and maintain smoke detectors • do not live higher than the fifth floor • never smoke in bed • do not overload electrical outlet • require all maintenance workers to show identification

  10. Properly installed and maintained smoke detectors could prevent 40% to 55% of fire deaths Carbon monoxide (CO) causes about 75% of inhaled poison deaths CO detectors are available for home installation Detectors

  11. Recreational/Outdoor Safety • Common recreational injuries include blisters, bruises, sprains, muscle cramps, nosebleeds, wounds, and sunburns • Know the safety rules of your recreational activity; use safe and appropriate equipment, and remain alert • Take a first-aid course to prepare yourself to deal with unexpected situations

  12. Cycling and Skateboarding • In 1995, 900 bicyclists were killed and more than 600,000 suffered disabling injuries • When cycling, always wear a helmet and obey traffic rules • More than 80,000 people a year require hospital emergency room treatment for skateboarding injuries

  13. In-line Skating and Boating • In-line skater should purchase good skates and keep them in good condition • Everyone planning to operate a boat should take a course on boat or personal watercraft safety • Use of a personal flotation device (PFD) could prevent most boating deaths

  14. Boating • Most boating accidents and deaths are caused by operator error- inattention, carelessness, intoxication, and speeding • It is the boat owner’s responsibility to know and practice Coast Guard safety recommendations and to ensure that all passengers wear a PFD

  15. Snowmobile Safety • The Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee (SSCC) has developed standards for snowmobiles • Only use snowmobiles with Certification 1 of the SSCC noted on the machine • Human error causes 85% of all vehicle accidents

  16. Vehicle Safety • The leading contributors to vehicle accidents are use of alcohol and drugs, improper driving, and drowsiness • At least 5,000 deaths and 70,000 critical injuries a year could be prevented if people wore their seat belts • Road rage kills an average of 1500 people each year and injures another 800,000

  17. Vehicle Safety • Vehicle drivers other than the motorcyclist cause 65% of all motorcycle collisions • Always wear a helmet on a motorcycle or moped • Nearly 60% of pedestrian accidents are caused by jaywalking

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