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Warm up and do not put on too warm

The days are getting colder – the fall has Germany firmly under control. With the right equipment, however, jogging or cycling does not have to be abandoned. Some tips:

Warm up properly: if you come from heated rooms for the sport outside, the organism must first adjust to the low temperatures. Those who start with full intensity immediately inhale the cold air too quickly and risk irritating the pharynx, bronchi, and lungs. This increases the risk of cold. Muscles and joints also take longer to reach operating temperature. Therefore, warm up for five to ten minutes before going to the spot and then get into the usual training.

Do not wear too warm: many recreational athletes dress in winter weather too warm. Athletes dress best in wind or minus degrees according to the three-layer principle: functional underwear, a warm insulating layer such as fleece, which stores no moisture, and a protective layer. This can be, for example, a breathable windbreaker that lets moisture escape from the inside out, but keeps out wind, rain, and snow. Cotton clothing is not suitable because it stores the sweat and cools the athlete faster.

Protecting the head, feet, and hands: It is also advisable to wear a hat, scarf and light gloves because people lose about 40 percent of their body heat over the head and neck. If you ride a bike in winter, you have to protect your hands and feet well against the cold, otherwise, you will soon become numb. In the hands, lined and windproof gloves are a must. Two pairs of socks only help when the shoe is not too tight because the air between the foot and the shoe is insulating. Also neoprene overshoes and breathable rain pants help against freezing temperatures.

Reflective safety clothing: Light and reflective clothing with reflective fabric increase safety for joggers and cyclists. A bright yellow or orange safety vest can also help cyclists feel better in traffic.

Sufficient light on the bike: the bike should be easily recognizable in the dark, both through its own lighting and through reflectors. In addition, this can have expensive consequences in accidents.

Slowing down the speed of biking: With slippery paving, snow, and ice, the risk of falls for cyclists is generally high. Cyclists should definitely slow the pace and neither corner nor break in curves. Also for bicycles, there are now special winter tires and provided with metal pins road spikes. If you also set the saddle a few centimeters lower, you can quickly get in touch with both feet if necessary.

Strengthen the immune system: last but not least, regular exercise such as walking, running or cycling in the cold season not only strengthens the immune system and protects against infections but also helps against the mood low in the dark season. Sport and exercise in the fresh air to stimulate the production of the stimulating hormone serotonin and the circulation. Even in gray, cloudy skies, natural daylight is three to four times as strong as room lighting. Experts advise going outside for half an hour if possible.

Safety action

A nationwide campaign “Good to see you” was inaugurated.

“Your parents have such a dilemma, they are proud that you are more and more independent, but this greater independence is accompanied by anxiety for your safety,” said Zbigniew to the students of the General Education School. The Minister of Justice came to Konia on August 15 together with the Minister of Education Anna to inaugurate the nationwide educational campaign “Good to see you”.

The aim of the action is to improve the safety of children on their way to school. It is a joint undertaking of the justice and education departments, under which 3 million children will receive reflective vests. The first reflections went to school. “We are proud to be here.” Minister Anna said.

In addition to a couple of ministers, Cezary Pazura also came to school. “Safe means visible. Someone who is visible on the road is also more secure.” he told children, the actor who is the face of the “Good to see you” campaign.

“Unfortunately, people are still dying on Polish roads. It happens that children who do not have proper marking are also killed. The campaign is to encourage the wearing of safety clothing. Every child in Poland will receive such a reflective vest with reflective fabric so that it can be seen after dark” explains Michal Woe, the representative of the Minister of Justice for the Justice Fund.

Road safety

Thursday, September 20, under the sign of the road safety. Two actions marked the day, first of all, the distribution of yellow safety vests to the 76 sixth graders by officials of Kolas, carriers, and representatives of the mobility service of Malraux community, Anne-Claire and Franck Bevin.

 

An action that is part of the awareness of safety in school transport and improving safety around the college. With the reflective material, “see and be seen” makes sense for students.

 

Driving of cycles on public roads and the danger of the road was the second safety aspect of the day. After a video session, 88 students of the three fifth grade classes who worn safety clothing, supervised by seven volunteers from the Cycling Club, rode the bicycles for an educational trail on a runway on the courtyard and participated in an outing in an urban setting. School transport and road safety have been effectively implemented.

Work clothes are also part of the corporate identity

“Workwear is used in many sectors of activity, in some cases it is used to avoid certain risks for workers, in others it is simply a way of identifying the staff of a company, but in most cases it ends up becoming something more than part of the corporate image of the company “indicate from Valera.

 

Law 31/1995 in relation to the prevention of occupational hazards obliges employers to equip their workers with personal protective equipment (like reflective vests and helmets ) when the risks cannot be avoided collectively. That is to say, any equipment -clothes between them- destined to be taken by the worker to protect him from one or several risks. Examples include shoes with safety toecaps, high visibility, antibacterial or thermal clothing; anti-cut gloves and a long etcetera. And it is time to take another step and, since it is necessary – with or without the law – to personalize it and make it part of the corporate image itself.

 

This type of garment manages to stand out from the crowd, create a collective conscience in relation to the need for safety of its workers and contributing to improve the corporate image of the company. On the other hand, it should be noted that workers who wear uniforms with reflective materials have a greater sense of belonging to the company than those who do not use it, which translates into higher final productivity.

 

“When choosing the right uniform, we must take into account various factors such as functionality, freedom of movement, ergonomics, safety and comfort, which are why the advice when purchasing these garments is an essential requirement. , especially because the security itself is part of the image they project and that can make a client to decide for the brand when they see their work commitment, “they comment on Valera.

 

In view of all the above, there is no doubt that the use of safety clothing by workers entails too many advantages that should not go unnoticed by entrepreneurs, both new and existing.

Preventive plan in busy roads

Staff of the Ministry of Public Security (SSP), in coordination with the Municipal Police, began the delivery of 250 reflective vests to motorcyclists and cyclists, who travel daily to towns, ranches or milpas.

On Tuesday morning in the morning municipal police performed this work in control posts installed on the roads mentioned.

William Piña Carrillo, deputy director of the Municipal Police, said that this program is part of the security device promoted by the Alfa Group of the SSP to prevent accidents that involve people traveling daily to communities or work centers on motorcycles, tricycles and bicycles.

Reflective vests with reflective tapes were already delivered, he explained.

“People are recommended to wear the safety clothing for their safety when traveling on those roads,” he said. – M.C.B.

Summer rafting, safety vests are indispensable

Every summer, people will think of water rafting. It cannot only feel the thrilling rapids, and also enjoy the quiet leisure. But what do we need to pay attention to make rafting more safer?

1.When drifting, you’d better to wear long trousers and clothes, it can avoid sun exposure which causes sunburn. And the boat is easy prone to water. It is better to wear plastic slippers or sandals.

2.You can carry some drinking water or a small amount of food, to prevent physical fatigue during rafting. Mobile phones, cameras are better to put into a waterproof bag. In addition, you can wear gloves to avoid hand rubs.

3.Before the board, you must carefully read the drifting notes, put on reflective safety vest. A safety vest with reflective material gives a strong light reflection during the summer sun, which is easily detected when people fall into the water. Especially at night, the light is not enough and the light is weak.

4.While rafting, without any permission, you shall not disembark. If you encounter capsize, do not panic, stay calm, as long as wearing a reflective safety clothing can ensure safety, and actively cooperate with the rescue measures. Get back on board and continue rafting.

Should I wear a reflective vest

Motorcycle biker mortality on the roads is on the rise again. Cyclists and motorists are also singled out. But over the year and all categories combined, the number of deaths on the roads is slightly lower: 3,693 (metropolitan and overseas), 45 fewer than in 2016 (-1.2%).

That is not going to work in the hands of those who want to change the course of things in terms of road safety. Difficult indeed to fight against the passage of 90 to 80 km/h on the two-way roads without central separator when the number of deaths on the roads in 2017 of the two main categories of users, the biker-scooters and the motorists, leaves again to the rise.

Black year for bikers

Bikers and scooters have paid a heavy price in 2017. 669 death is 53 more than in 2016. This corresponds to a rise of 9%. Motorists do better with a little less than 1% increase but still see their number of deaths on the road from 1760 to 1770. In contrast, cyclists, like bikers, show a significant increase of 6% in from 162 to 172 death in 2017 compared to 2016.

It’s better for other users

For their part, pedestrians see their statistics decline encouragingly, if we still deplore 488 death in 2017, this figure is down 13% from 2016 where there were 559, or 71 of more. The number of 2018 is being counted.

These numbers we do not speak about

If we add the statistics of pedestrians and cyclists, non-motorized users in total, we arrive at a total of 660 death. It’s almost equivalent to the number of biker death. What do road safety specialists expect to impose safety clothing on these particularly vulnerable users? When are helmets and reflective vests mandatory for cyclists, who often drive at speeds equivalent to motorized vehicles in urban centers? When is the obligation to wear high visibility clothing for pedestrians crossing streets sometimes poorly lit at night?

It is a safe bet that many tragedies could be avoided if these users almost invisible. Unpredictable behavior and devoid of any form of body protection were more easily spotted and equipped with reflective materials to limit the effects of a fall or fall. An impact against another user.

Prepare your car for skiing

Spring breaks are here to see. Are you going to ski by car? Then check his condition and equipment before riding. We advise how to avoid accidents and fines.

Have the car checked before servicing. You can easily check your tire pressure or sample depth yourself, other things no longer. Only properly adjusted chassis (geometry, brakes, dampers) will ensure optimum winter jacket characteristics, vehicle safety and driving comfort.

Check the coolant and brake fluid and the winter mix in the washers before long journeys. And take a spare with you. In Germany, for example, you can get a fine of up to 40 Euros and one point for a non-functional washer.

Practically in all mountain areas, a marker chain may appear. And behind it is mandatory. Be careful especially in Austria. Only chains are approved by ÖNORM V5117 or V5119 are counted.

Fasten the skis to the roof rack. Not only for your own safety. For example, in Austria, a fine of up to 500 Euros is threatened with a poorly fixed load.

You must have winter tires if there is a continuous layer of snow or ice on the road. Regardless of the date. The tread depth is just 3mm. The wagon’s equipment must be a warning triangle, a first aid kit and a reflective vest, which you must always use when leaving the village outside the village. The GPS device may not be located in the center of the windscreen. Ten-day electronic highway toll costs 10 Euros and you can buy it via the internet.

Winter tires must be in the period from November 1 to April 15 and under unfavorable conditions outside this period. The minimum tread depth is 4mm. You need at least a warning triangle, a first aid kit and a reflective vest with reflective tapes for all passengers, which you must always use when driving out of the village. The ten-day highway stamp costs 9 Euros, some of them paying additional tolls.

In the mountain regions of Lombardy, Trenton, Valle d’Aosta and Piedmont, you must have winter tires from 15 November to 15 April regardless of the weather. You must have a warning triangle and safety clothing for all passengers. On toll freeways, tolls are about 6 Euros for 100km.

Winter tires are not mandatory, but the Pneus neige may be ordered by you. The minimum tread depth is 3.5mm. The warning triangle and reflective vest is mandatory and the test must be within reach of the driver. On motorways tolls are collected around 9 Euros per 100km.

The bikers learned about safety on the roads

Last year, 60 motorcyclists died on Czech roads. So the police, in co-operation with bikers, have decided to organize an event to reduce the number under the motto of “bikes down”.

The Directorate of Traffic Police Service of the Police Presidium of the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Association of Training Centers for Drivers of the Czech Republic, a preventive action aimed at the safety of motorcycle drivers on the polygon. The aim of the project was to present new safety features, mediate practical training and improve motorcycle drivers, but above all to reduce the consequences and the number of road accidents caused by bikers and to educate all road users.

“The interest was quite large, about two hundred bikers arrived, passed about 80 kilometers along the roads and then on the polygon they were prepared for a program of driving skills, traffic tests, demonstrations of the latest safety features because unlike car drivers , nothing but safety clothing does not protect, “said police spokeswoman Monika.

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Part of the program was also a demonstration of new safety vests of the Police of the Czech Republic, which uses a helmet and to protect themselves from injuries in the fall of the motorcycle. “It is obvious that the safety vest works as it is, seals the hull and fixes the helmet, so when the fall falls, the biker will save,” Pavel of the Police Department confided with his feelings, who demonstrated the present operation of the new vest which is sewn-on reflective tapes.

In addition to rides and safety features, a show of motorcycle and quad bike riders was also included, and they did not hesitate to engage the audience. The action has shown that motorcyclists should be aware that they are more vulnerable than vehicle drivers and even the best equipment is not a guarantee of a safe ride if a biker goes risky and does not adapt the speed of traffic, weather and traffic density. “Special caution should be exercised when driving, especially if there is foliage, oil spills on the road, various unevenness such as bridge joints, transition to another surface or cobblestones,” the police spokeswoman said.

Recommendations for cyclists and motorcyclists

County Police Inspectorate supports the movement in the open air and wishes the cyclists and motorcyclists pleasant, safe travel!

Bicycle Safety Recommendations:

Before changing the direction of travel, especially to the left or to the overrun, make sure that there is no vehicle approaching – front and rear!

Move as close as possible to the right edge of the road, and when you move in a group, only one column in the column!

Do not ride a bicycle under the influence of alcoholic beverages!

It is advisable to wear an approved helmet and a reflective vest!

To run on the public road, the bicycle must be properly equipped (effective braking device, an audible warning device, white or yellow light in front, red backlight and at least one reflective material of the same color)!

When changing direction, even if you have to cross priority, make sure the other road users understand your intention!

Safety recommendations for motorcyclists:

Keep eye contact – does not assume that others see you. Always try to have visual contact with the drivers that might be intersecting your trajectory.

Anticipate the intentions of your road mates – even when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians see you are approaching, they often mistakenly appreciate the distance or speed. Do not rely solely on their good reaction.

Increase attention to turns and intersections – the most common type of motorcycle crash is generated by drivers who do not ensure that left turns are turned or that the lane changes.

Be prepared for hazardous road conditions – wet road, liquid leakage, sand, gravel, tramway, pits and other road surface danger that can severely affect your adhesion by causing accidents.

Use an approved helmet – which meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet, you may have suffered an accident, and repair may hide structural flaws.

Wear safety clothing for motorcyclists – only this can provide good protection during an accident and protects you from the weather. Modular “layered” equipment is recommended so you can adapt it to the changing weather conditions.

Be visible – wear bright, reflective clothing. Add additional reflective material or wear a reflective vest. Always keep the headlamp lit and run to the position where drivers can easily see you in the rear view mirror (2/3 of the belt width). Avoid dead angles of other vehicles.