P622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:48/45 TIPS FOR SAFETY OUTDOORS 1/8 These tips, compiled with the help of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, are for anyone taking part in outdoor sports activities - amateurs or serious sportsmen: KNOW YOUR ABILITY AND YOUR COMPAoIONS Make sure your skills and fitness are appropriate to the activity. Many accidents happen bjcausj of exhaustion. Use the strength of the team, NEVER GO ALONE and for spjcialisjd activities join a club. You are less vulnerable and you can learn from the experience of others. 601 BBC1 615 Films 650 TV Flash 602 BBC2 630 Radio 660 Regions Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjadP622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/56 TIPS ON SAFETY OUTDOORS 2/8 YOUR EQUIPMENT MUST BE UP TO THE JOB and cover all eventualities, include a first aid kit, a map, provisions and the correct clothing. You can have too little, but you can also have too much. When travelling on foot, too much weight will tire you out. TEST YOUR GEAR BEFOREHAND. A blizzard is not the time to discover that your jacket will not stay closed in a strong wind. TELL SOMEONE WHERE YOU ARE GOING, WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND WHEN YOU WILL BE BACK. 601 BBC1 615 Films 650 TV Flash 602 BBC2 630 Radio 660 Regions Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjadP622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:45/17 TIPS FOR SAFETY OUTDOORS 3/8 CHECK THE WEATHER FORECAST BEFORE GOING. Never bj afraid to change your plans if necessary. Every year people are in killed bz drowning in flood waters or by being caught in snow avalanches. People's lives are endangered simply bjcausj they may get frost bite or sun stroke. Do not underestimate the forces of nature. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT GO. KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, the rudiments and priorities of first aid, and where to get help. 601 BBC1 615 Films 650 TV Flash 602 BBC2 630 Radio 660 Regions Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjadP622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/24 TIPS FOR SAFETY OUTDOORS 4/8 KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. There are places in Britain where twisting your ankle, losing your paddle, breaking a mast, or letting your map blow away can have the direst consequences. For more information about outdoor activities and safety, contact the following organisations: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Cannon House, The Priory Qujensway, Birmingham, B4 6BS. Tel: 021-200 2461. 601 BBC1 630 Radio 660 Regions Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjadP622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:34/18 TIPS FOR SAFETY OUTDOORS 5/8 Contact the following organisations for more information about outdoor activities: Outward Bound Trust, Chestnut Field, Regent Place, Rugby, CV21 2PJ. Tel: 0788-560423. Sports Council, Information Centre, 16 Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0QP. Tel: 071-388 1277. Central Council of Physical Recreation, Francis House, Francis Street, London, SW1P 1DE. Tel: 071-828 3163. 601 BBC1 615 Films 650 TV Flash 602 BBC2 630 Radio 660 Regions Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjadP622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:40/49 TIPS FOR SAFETY OUTDOORS 6/8 Contact the following organisations for more information about outdoor activities: British Mountaineering Council, Crawford House Precinct Centre, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9RZ. The Ramblers Association, 1-5 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2XX. Tel: 071-582 6878. Royal Yachting Association, RYA House, Romsjy House, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO5 4YA. Tel: 0703-629962. 601 BBC1 615 Films 650 TV Flash 602 BBC2 630 Radio 660 Regions Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjadP622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:35/32 TIPS FOR SAFETY OUTDOORS 7/8 Contact the following organisations for more information about outdoor activities: British Canoe Union, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS. Tel: 0602-821100. Boots Across Scotland, Robert McWilliam, Pleanbank Farmhouse, Plean, Stirling. Tel: 0786-816412. Bristol Climbing Centre, St Wjrburgh'u Church, Nina Road, St Wjrburgh's, Bristol. Tel: 0272-413489. 601 BBC1 615 Films 650 TV Flash 602 BBC2 630 Radio 660 Regions Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjadP622 CEEFAX 622 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/24 TIPS ON SAFETY OUTDOORS 8/8 FIRST AID INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM: St John Ambulance. British Red Cross. St Andrew's Ambulance Association (in Scotland). Most of Britain'u ambulance services run first aid courses. Local branches of the above are listed in telephone directories. Northern Ireland Malta Ambulance Corps, Tel: 0232-352937 For a free leaflet about First Aid, together with details of First Aid courses, send a LARGE RAE to: 999, St John Ambulance, 1 Grosvjnor Crescent, London, SW1X 7EF. or contact your local Red Cross branch. Next week's programmj is on panic. Family BBC1 TV BBC2 TV FilmAhjad