Protect yourself and your loved ones this festive season with the appropriate PPE. It could simply mean buying some knee pads or a helmet to wrap up with the new motorized Christmas present… It could also mean using correct lifting techniques… and planning your maintenance around the house to ensure you have the right equipment.
If you are traveling, ensure you follow the speed limit and that all items stowed in the back of your vehicle are secure and safe. Check your seat belts for frays and that your vehicle is in service. It is a good idea to check the condition of your spare tyre. Use lessons from the Take-5 or Stop and Think to keep your mind and body on task.
Ensure you have triangles in your vehicle, should you need to pull off the road. Also make sure your headlights are in good working order and keep them on throughout the day as well as the night.
Keep alert and stop for breaks during your trip. Consider creating a travel and fatigue management plan. It is beneficial to have a co-pilot who can swap the driving every few hours. Try and eliminate distractions within the car to ensure you see, hear and feel hazards and are 100% on task at all times.
The festive season is a time where we often indulge in more activities involving alcohol, than we normally would. It is a time to make a pledge to yourself that you will organise an alternate way home from your event.Download the UBER app, save the local taxi number in your phone or tee someone up to be your sober bob.
The festive season often comes with its own set of stresses. Take some time out with deep breathing exercises, an early morning run or other self care activities to allow you to stop and focus on what is important. Remind yourself that the festive season is a time to be thankful to yourself and others. Lifeline are available around the clock and can be reached on 13 11 14
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