Volume 4 Issue 5, October 2010Eastern Region Division 6Neighbourhood Watch Inc. A0024479UEmergency Telephone Number: 000 All servicesTelephone Neighbourhood Watch: 1300 139 689NHW Web Site: www.neighbourhoodwatch.com.au

Sale Police Service Area

Community Safety Month

Neighbourhood WatchWEL6

Next Meeting:Tues 5th October, St.Pauls Meet Rm 7.30 pm

Zone Rep:

Phone Number:

Road Safety

Whether you are a driver, passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian, there are many things you can do to significantly reduce the likelihood of injury to yourself or to another person.

1. Speed. Research shows that even a small decrease in speed significantly reduces the likelihood of a crash. Slow down and live!

2. Alcohol and drugs.....can greatly impair your reaction time and ability to safely judge your speed and surroundings. If you have been drinking, feeling sober is not a safe indicator of whether or not you are under the legal limit.

3. Fatigue. Research has shown that driver fatigue is a contributing factor in up to one third of serious crashes. You do not need to fall asleep at the wheel to crash. Fatigue can seriously impair you ability to drive safely, well before you nod off.

4. Mobile Phones. Using a mobile phone whilst driving distracts your attention from the road and prevents you from maintaining proper control of your vehicle. Due to this, using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving attracts a significant fine and 3 demerit points.

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Contents

• Road Safety;• community Safety; • Safe work procedures;• Fire safety;• WEL6 Noticeboard;

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When...parking your car in your owngarage..............

LOCK IT !

NHW SAFETY HINT

Community Safety

Pedestrian safety is a matter of using your eyes, ears, judgement and common sense.Pedestrian Do’s:

1. Use traffic lights, crossings, available refuges, over and underpasses.

2. Establish eye contact with drivers to ensure you have been seen.

3. When crossing the road walk straight across.

4. Keep scanning for oncoming traffic when crossing roads.

5. Children learn road safety by watching adults. Set a good example.

Pedestrian Don’ts:1. Avoid crossing near the crest

of a hill or on a bend.2. Don’t step from the curb until

traffic has stopped.3. Avoid emerging from between

parked vehicles.Cyclists:

1. Slow down and be aware of pedestrian movement near schools, shopping centres and other similar areas.

2. Never assume a pedestrian or driver has seen you.

3. Can an approaching driver see you?

Almost everyone will be approached by a scammer at some stage. Some scams are very easy to spot while other scams may appear to be genuine. Scams can even take place without you doing anything at all. Scams can cost people a lot of money and cause a great deal of distress.

• If it looks too good to be true it probably is.

• NEVER send money or give credit card or on-line account details to anyone you do not know and trust.

• Use your common sense and always get independent advice.

• Check your bank statements and report any unexplained entries.

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WEL6 Notice Board The next WEL6 meeting will be held in

St. Paul’s meeting room at 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 5th. Come along, you are very welcome.WEL6 is hoping to have Sgt. David Hynd as guest speaker for our October meeting. WEL6 needs volunteers to distribute newsletters on a bi-monthly basis. We would be very grateful if you could give half an hour of your time every second month. Ring Madeline on 5144 4470. Burglary and bank fraud criminals are still plying our streets; please take care. Once again we need to thank Peter Ryan, for generously printing and supplying paper for our October newsletter, and in glorious colour. Many thanks Peter.

Disclaimer: Information in this newsletter, including security and safety advice is provided to NHW WEL6 residents. The providers of the information make no representation nor give any warranty or guarantee concerning the information provided herein.

If you have anyknowledge concerning any crime, call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

In Australia, a vehicle is stolen every 8 minutes.In older cars install an

immobiliser.

Fire Safety

Death, injury and property loss from residential fires are a major concern.Take action now to reduce the fire risks in your home.

Common Causes:1. Most house fires start

in the kitchen. Stoves are a major fire hazard. Never leave cooking unattended.

2. Faulty wiring is dangerous. Have all repairs done by a registered electrician.

3. Electrical appliances should be used according to instructions.

4. Electric blankets should never be left on overnight or during the day.

5. Never smoke in bed.6. Home heaters should

be turned off when you go to bed Do not place clothing close to heaters.

7. Do you have working smoke alarms in place? Have you replaced the batteries this year?

CFA Web Site

To share information on a crime you can call

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. If the

situation is urgent and requires police

attendance call 000.

Sharing Crime Information On Line

protects your identity with complete security.

The Crime Stoppers web site

[www.crimestoppers.com.au] employs a

similar level of security to internet banking.

On the Crime Stoppers web site reporting

form you can also include images.

Crime Stoppers web site

For allEmergency

ServicesRing ‘000’

Correct lifting techniques can save your back!

3. Before crossing the road, think

about whether approaching drivers can see you.

4. Make eye contact with the driver if possible.

5. Be seen. At night wear reflective clothing or something light in colour. Victoria Police Web Site

Safe work proceduresThe human body is healthiest when it is moving. Working in the same position for long periods of time should be avoided.

1. Keep hydrated and drink plenty of water.

2. Reduce clutter in your work and storage areas. You’ll work in a more organised way, feel less pressure and avoid trips and falls.

3. Switch tasks if possible to manage repetitive tasks. This will keep your body and mind fresh.

4. Change your method of completing repetitive tasks by using a different body part or different muscles, switch hands.

Manual handling1. Eliminate manual handling tasks

as much as possible. 2. Use suitable and well maintained

equipment.3. Avoid repetitive movements and

postures.4. Use safe manual handling and

lifting methodsAustralian Govt. Web Site

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