Safety - JSS1 Physical and Health Education Past Questions and Answers - page 2

Safety refers to the condition of being protected from potential harm or danger. It is important because it preserves life, promotes health and well-being, provides economic benefits, ensures legal compliance, and offers peace of mind.

Ensuring safety contributes to economic benefits by preventing accidents and injuries, which reduces medical expenses and increases productivity by minimizing disruptions.

It is necessary to implement safety measures for vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, because they are more susceptible to accidents and need additional protection.

Common safety guidelines for pedestrians include using crosswalks, obeying traffic signals, staying alert, wearing visible clothing, and walking on sidewalks whenever possible.

Cyclists should wear helmets, use bike lanes, follow traffic laws, be visible by using lights and reflectors, and signal their intentions to other road users.