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Safety Committee SAFETY 4 "ALL" SEASONS e winter season brings with it wet and cold weather. While we do not experience the heavy rainfall and extreme cold temperatures found in many areas of the United States, we can take steps to adjust to the damp and oen cold conditions we will experience. Slips and falls create the greatest risk we encounter as rain makes our walking surfaces slippery. Keep in mind that early morning dew or sprinkler runoff can make for slippery conditions. ese wet surfaces may freeze during the colder nights causing icy conditions. PREVENTING SLIPS, TRIPS, & FALLS Oops! ere are more than 13 million slip, trip, & fall injuries every year that result in broken bones, backaches, permanent disability, and death. SLIPS: Slips are caused by too little friction between your feet and the surface on which you walk. Slips may result from wet surfaces, spills, walking carelessly, or wearing inappropriate footwear or shoes or boots with worn or improper treads. TRIPS: A trip is caused by an object interfering with your forward motion. Clutter on walkways, poor housekeeping, poor lighting, and loose and uneven surfaces may cause trips. FALLS: Falls occur whenever you move too far off your center of balance. Uneven walkways or reaching too far up or to the side of a ladder can cause falls. BE ALERT & FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING SAFE- WALKING TIPS: • Check your shoes and walking boots. Worn shoe treads decrease your slip resistance on wet and icy surfaces. • Check your path of travel and be alert to what lies ahead. • Be extra cautious when crossing streets. Vehicles require more time to slow down on wet roads. • Slow down your walking pace while traversing on wet or icy surfaces and be extremely careful on stairs. Slips, Trips, and Falls are more likely to occur when you are in a hurry and when you are inattentive or distracted. Slow down and PAY ATTENTION! SHOES • Wear shoes with slip resistant soles that provide adequate friction. • Keep your shoe soles clean and free from mud, oil, or grease. • Periodically inspect your shoes or boots for proper tread. LIGHTING • Adequate lighting helps you to see where you are going, to maintain your balance, and to identify hazards. Report burned- out lights to Facilities for repair/replacement. • Turn on lights before entering a dark area. • Carry a flashlight when walking in the evening or early morning hours. Unsafe driving is a common concern and theme brought up by residents. Here are a few reminders to help you safe during the holidays. • 25 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on roadways within our residential districts. • 30 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on Four Seasons Circle. • Stop at all designated STOP signs. • Slow down in wet weather and in icy conditions. • Yield to vehicles that have entered a roundabout. Note: When entering a roundabout, only drive in a counterclockwise direction! • Yield to pedestrians. • No distracted driving! Put away your cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. CPR SUNDAY: e next CPR Sunday class will be held on Sunday, Jan. 28. ere are two classes available on each CPR Sunday … one class from 12 to 1 pm, followed by another class from 1 to 2 pm. A sign-up sheet can be found on the clipboard by the eater in e Lodge lobby. In addition to the scheduled CPR Sunday classes, you can also call, text, or email AJ Reilly to set up a class: (951) 522-9975 or reilly58@me.com As a reminder, the Safety Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to attend the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. All the best. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail.com 30 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JANUARY 2024

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