28 simple safety rules that everyone should know (29 photos)

Of course, you can’t live in constant fear that something bad is about to happen to you or your loved ones, but at the same time, you shouldn’t forget that no one is immune from accidents, and bad people, unfortunately, do exist. Therefore, it is very important to know in advance how to behave in a particular dangerous situation, and this is where Reddit users come to the rescue, who willingly shared seemingly obvious, but incredibly useful safety tips.





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“I speak as a fireman; Close all doors before going to bed (this will help prevent fire spread/smoke inhalation). You should be able to crawl out of any room in the house while blindfolded. Make sure everyone in the family knows what to do in the event of a fire, including where you will meet afterwards, etc. If you have young children, explain to them that although firefighters in full gear may seem scary to them, they should never be afraid of them. And a friendly reminder: check the batteries in your smoke detectors. They truly save lives."

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“What to do when meeting a bear:

If the bear is brown, lie down. Brown bears are quite aggressive. The first thing to do is raise your arms above your head and stand firmly in place to appear as big as possible. If the bear is still approaching you, do not try to run away. Lie curled up in a ball without taking off your backpack; this will protect you. The bear will touch you, make sure that you can’t be eaten, and go about its business.

If the bear is black, fight back. Black bears are less aggressive and can be easily scared off. As with brown bears, try to appear as large as possible. He will consider you a threat and leave.

If the bear is white, goodbye. Polar bears are the largest on Earth. If you happen to be running away from a polar bear, throw your backpack to the side; Polar bears have trouble concentrating, so he will follow a thrown object. If this doesn't work and the polar bear is still chasing you, alas, you have no choice but to accept Christ as your Lord and Savior, because the bear will send you to the next world in a matter of minutes."

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“This is especially true for women. If you feel uncomfortable around a person or they seem strange/creepy to you, don't be afraid to seem "rude". You don't have to be nice/polite, your safety comes first."

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“In case you ever have a weapon in your hands:

1. Any weapon is loaded, even if you just unloaded it.

2. Never point a weapon at something you are not prepared to shoot at to kill/destroy.

3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you’re going to shoot right away.”

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“The falling knife has no handle.”

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“I worked in a machine shop. Here are the three main rules that I was told: 1) You need to know where the emergency stop button is on each car; 2) If you wouldn't touch it with your penis, don't touch it with your finger; 3) If something falls, let it fall (don’t try to catch it).”

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“Never, EVER sneak up behind a horse, EVER.”

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“In the event of a natural disaster, stay away from downed power lines!! Don't walk past them on the street, don't drive over them in your car, don't take pictures with them. It's a thunder noodle that kills."

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“When walking down the street with a bag over your shoulder, keep it on the side of the buildings, not on the side where people are passing you. This will make the bag more difficult to cut/tear out.

If you are asked the time on the street, do not take out your phone. Look at your watch, raising your wrist to your eyes, without looking down. If you don't have a watch, say you don't know.

Be careful if someone tries to force you to look at something, for example, "that car in the back."

These tips will help you avoid some of the basic tricks of robbers."

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"Do not say the phrase, 'Someone call an ambulance.' Call it yourself or tell a specific person to do it. Do not move the victim unless he is in danger. In the case of puncture wounds, the object that pierced the person acts as a cork, leave it in place before doctors arrive. Learn the first aid procedure for adults and children; the same applies to choking techniques, for example, the Heimlich maneuver.”

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"Wear safety glasses when you work. Wear safety gloves. Wear safety shoes. Don't make excuses; one mistake could cost you a finger, an eye, or a toe."

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"If you're riding in the passenger seat, never put your feet up on the dashboard. Airbags or not, don't do it. I speak as a trauma center worker. I saw a deceased passenger who was sitting with his feet on the dashboard at the time of the accident. The impact literally pushed his (broken) leg into him, and his own leg bone (shard) pierced his chest cavity and heart."

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"It is better to reprimand an unwary friend than to bury him."

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"Turn the music down. I guarantee you won't like the ringing in your ears."

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“Don’t drive something you can’t walk even one kilometer in.”

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"NEVER mix cleaning products."

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"Applies to any body of water:

Feet first—never dive unless you know how deep it is;

A drowning person looks as if he is climbing a ladder and makes no sound;

If you find yourself in a dangerous current, swim perpendicular to it."

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"Never plug space heaters into extension cords! ALWAYS use wall outlets. This is one of the most common causes of house fires."

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"Uniforms (especially doctors, firefighters, military...) can deceive the brain. The fact that a person wears it does not mean that he is kind, harmless and cannot harm you. Even if it is real and the person is at work/during execution".

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"In the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or flood, the drinking water supply often becomes contaminated. Therefore, it is necessary to close the inlet valve of the water heater, then it will become an emergency drinking water tank."

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"When boiling water in a saucepan, turn its handle towards the center of the stove/table. This way, no one (especially children) will knock it over, grab it or pull it towards themselves."

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"Sharpened tools are safer and easier to control than dull ones. This goes for anything that has an edge, whether it's a saw, a utility knife, a chisel or a simple kitchen knife. You're much more likely to lose control with a dull blade."

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"Do not place anything under the driver's feet in the car. Even something as small as a tennis ball. This is extremely unsafe for the driver."

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"If you are bitten by an animal that may be rabid, get vaccinated IMMEDIATELY. Death from rabies is terrible, and if you miss the moment, there is nothing that can be done."

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"The likelihood of being attacked is much higher in transit spaces. At the entrance/exit of a building, cars, and especially between them. You let your guard down because you are thinking about what you will do when you get to your destination, rather than about what you are doing right now and what is happening around you."

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"There are no winners in street fights."

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"If you have a mole that has fuzzy edges, is asymmetrical, is a strange shade of red, oozes fluid, or looks like an open wound that won't heal, you may have skin cancer. See your doctor IMMEDIATELY. Melanoma kills very quickly."

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"If you're being threatened, it's much better to run away if possible than to try to fight your attacker. Even if you think you're tough."