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SAFETYThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org. A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

How to Use This PamphletThe secret to successfully earning a merit badge is for you to use boththe pamphlet and the suggestions of your counselor.Your counselor can be as important to you as a coach is to an athlete.Use all of the resources your counselor can make available to you.This may be the best chance you will have to learn about this particularsubject. Make it count.If you or your counselor feels that any information in this pamphlet isincorrect, please let us know. Please state your source of information.Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirementsupdated regularly. Your suggestions for improvement are welcome.Send comments along with a brief statement about yourself to YouthDevelopment, S209 Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut HillLane P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079.Who Pays for This Pa mphlet?This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 coveringall kinds of hobby and career subjects. It is made available for youto buy as a service of the national and local councils, Boy Scouts ofAmerica. The costs of the development, writing, and editing of themerit badge pamphlets are paid for by the Boy Scouts of America inorder to bring you the best book at a reasonable price.This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAMERIT BADGE SERIESSAfetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Requirements1. Explain what safety is and what it means to be safe.Then prepare a notebook to include:a. Newspaper and other stories, facts, and statisticsshowing common types and causes of injuries in thehome and in the workplace, and how these injuriescould be preventedb. Newspaper and other stories, facts, and statisticsshowing common types of crimes and ways to avoidbeing a crime victimc. Facts you have obtained concerning the frequencyof accidents and of crimes in your local aread. A paragraph or more, written by you, explaining howa serious fire, accident, or crime could change yourfamily lifee. A list of safe practices and safety devices currentlyused by your family, such as safety practices usedwhile driving or working and safety devices thatprevent injuries or help in an emergency2. Do the following:a. Using a safety checklist approved by your counselor,make an inspection of your home. Explain the hazardsfound and how these can be corrected.b. Review or develop your family’s plan of escape in caseof fire in your home. As you develop the escape planwith family members, share with them facts about thecommon causes of fire in the home, such as smoking,cooking, electrical appliances, and candles.35944DIGISBN 978-0-8395-0297-5 2006 Boy Scouts of America2011 Digital EditionThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

3. Do the following:a. Discuss with your counselor how you contribute to thesafety of yourself, your family, and your community.b. Show your family members how to protect themselvesand your home from accidents, fire, burglary, robbery,and assault.c. Discuss with your counselor the tips for online safety.Explain the steps individuals can take to help preventidentity theft.d. Discuss with your counselor the three R’s of YouthProtection and how to recognize child abuse.4. Show your family the exits you would use from differentpublic buildings (such as a theater, municipal building,library, supermarket, shopping center, or your place ofworship) in the event of an emergency. Teach your familywhat to do in the event that they need to take shelter inor evacuate a public place.5. Make an accident prevention plan for five family activitiesoutside the home (at your place of worship, at a theater,on a picnic, at the beach, and while traveling, for example).Each plan should include an analysis of possible hazards,proposed action to correct hazards, and reasons for thecorrection you propose in each plan.6. Plan and complete a safety project approved by yourcounselor for your home, school, place of worship, placeof employment, or community. Include in your plan anexplanation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’sAdvisory System and appropriate actions to take for eachthreat level.7. Learn about three career opportunities in the field of safety.Pick one career and find out the education, training, andexperience required for this profession. Discuss this choicewith your counselor, and explain why this profession mightinterest you.Safety    3This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

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ContentsWhy Be Safe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Safety From Criminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Safety on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Safety in Your Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Safety Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Safety in Public Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Safety Plans and Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Careers in Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Safety Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Left: A lookout watches out forthe safety of swimmers.Safety    5This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

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.Why Be Safe?Why Be Safe?Whatever your reasons for wanting to earn this Safety meritbadge, the knowledge you gain can help you prevent accidentsand respond appropriately during an emergency situation. Whatyou learn while working on this merit badge can prepare you tomake the right choices and to take the best actions so that youcan help keep yourself and others safe.This merit badge will describe common safety practices.Although it cannot cover every possible situation, this pamphletwill teach you how to help protect yourself from criminals,identify safety hazards and how to correct them, and take thebest possible actions to keep yourself and others safe. Safety ispart of doing your duty for your country.You practicesafety when youactively seek toprevent accidentsor ward offdanger. Safetyis about takingprecautions—stopping injuryor loss beforeit happens.When you go hiking, always tell someone where you are goingand when you plan to return.Safety    7This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Why Be Safe?.You and Your ActionsNext time you aretold to be carefulwith electricity,remember thatYou will find many unsafe conditions in your daily life.However, most of them become hazards only as a result ofyour actions when you take unnecessary risks. What mightcause you to act in an unsafe way? Taking chances (“We were just fooling around.”)you are six times Being unprepared (“I didn’t think we’d need flashlightsand batteries.”)more likely to die Fatigue (“We were going to rest when we got there.”)from electric Overconfidence (“I was sure I could swim a mile.”)shock than from Haste (“I didn’t have time to find a chopping block to cutthis on.”)all the venomoussnakes, hornets,and even killerbees combined. Fear (“I was so scared, I couldn’t move.”) Excitement (“We didn’t want to miss the kickoff, so we toldJoe to step on the gas.”) Ignoring the rules or signs (“Sure, the sign said ‘No swimming,’but I felt like swimming.”) Not using common sense (“I didn’t realize I had to knowhow to swim to use a canoe.”) The lure of the forbidden (“I didn’t know the gun was loaded.”) Not taking responsibility (“No one ever told me thatcould happen.”)Nearly half of all accidental deaths occur in motor vehicle accidents.8    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Why Be Safe?Always takea moment toconsider whetheryour actions aresafe for you andothers. The timeyou spend isshort—but itcould save a life!Accident Facts and StatisticsDo you feel safer riding in a car or flying in a plane? If youpicked riding in a car, think again. Recent statistics show thatpassengers were 40 times more likely to die in a car crash thanin a plane crash. This fact shows the importance of safety everytime you ride in a car. Facts and statistics reveal potential risksand the importance of certain safety practices.On average, there are 12 accidental deaths and about 1,000disabling injuries every hour of every day. (A disabling injury isone that results in lost time in the victim’s place of employmentor that leaves the victim too injured to return to work.) Abouthalf of these deaths occur in motor vehicle accidents. More thana third of the injuries occur in the home.Safety experts classify accidents in four broad categories:motor vehicle, work, home, and public. The public categoryincludes accidents involving sports and recreation, swimming,and hunting. This category also includes air, water, and landtransportation (such as planes, boats, and trains). It excludesmotor vehicles and accidents in public buildings.Safety    9This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Why Be Safe?.Here are statistics given by the National Safety Councilfor 2004. Notice the differences in the numbers of deaths anddisabling injuries in the four categories.Deaths in 2004 Due to External Causes*From the National Safety CouncilDeathsMotor vehicles (land)44,933Occupants of motor vehicles35,204Poisoning including drugs, alcohol, and gases20,950Falls18,807Pedestrians hit by vehicles5,976Suffocation—inhalation or ingested object4,470Motorcycles4,018Drownings3,308Fires, flames, smoke3,229Natural (weather-related) forces1,102Bicycles843Water travel574Electric shock382Poisonous plants and venomous animals(snakes, spiders, bees)81*This table is simplified for clarity. The complete table is available athttp://www.nsc.org/lrs/statinfo/odds.htm. The numbers are approximatebecause the figures are estimates, not the final results.10    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Why Be Safe?Don’t Be a DIP(a Distracted, Inattentive Person)Most people have laughed at the difficulty of patting their heads andrubbing their bellies at the same time. Coordination and concentrationare vital to do both tasks successfully at once. Driving safely requires lotsof concentration and focus. Distractions interfere with a driver’s ability tonotice and respond to changing situations that could lead to an accident.Driver inattention is a contributing factor in many traffic crashes. Severalstates have laws that prohibit careless or inattentive driving.How do drivers get distracted? A few of the things that can break adriver’s concentration include trying to catch or clean up a spill, talkingwith passengers, tuning the radio, shaving or applying makeup, havingunrestrained animals in the car, reading a map, consulting computerizednavigation systems, and using a mobile telephone. Keep these distractions to a minimum by pulling over the car any time the driver must payattention to anything but the road.Mobile TelephonesWhile there’s no shortage of driverdistractions that can lead to accidents, motorists using mobiletelephones while they’re drivinghave created a particularlywidespread problem. The safetybenefits of mobile telephonesare many. Calls are often madeto report a disabled vehicle,accidents, hazardous road conditions, medical emergencies,and crimes in progress. However,using the telephone while drivinginterferes with the coordination andconcentration required for a safe trip.Safety    11This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Why Be Safe?.Number of Occupational Injuries and IllnessesInvolving Days Away From Work for Selected Natures, 2006From the Bureau of Labor StatisticsType of Injury or IllnessNumber of Injuries or IllnessesSprains, strains472,740Bruises, contusions101,260Cuts, lacerations99,460Fractures94,110Multiple injuries45,890Heat burns17,440Carpal tunnel syndrome13,010Amputations7,990Chemical burns7,490Tendonitis4,750As a Scout, you will most likely participate in some type of emergency preparednessdrill, much like the one shown here.12    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Why Be Safe?Do you know someone with a broken bone? Ask the personhow it happened. Ask yourself how this accident could havebeen prevented.Don’t Be a StatisticIt is not hard to imagine yourself becoming part of the accidentstatistics. Just read the daily newspaper or watch the news onTV. Not a day goes by without a story about some victim whowas hurt or killed in an accident. However, learning good safetyhabits may help prevent an accident. Try to mix the followingsafety ingredients with your favorite activities.Seek Knowledge and Skill. Know when you need to use toolsor take actions to help you do an activity more safely. For instance,a beginner taking a shop class might ignore safety guards or notuse a holder to safely drill a piece of wood. The novice risks losing fingers and winds up with a rejected piece of work. However,the more experienced woodworker uses safety guards and wearssafety goggles to help ensure a safe experience. By followingproper precautions, this woodworker turns out a perfect piecewithout any accidents.Be Prepared. The safety-conscious mind thinks ahead. To havea safer and more pleasant experience, learn how to use the righttools. For a safe and enjoyable outing, plan your trip, check theweather, and go prepared.On a hike or acamping trip,which kind ofScout are you,the Scout whojust picks up hispack withoutchecking itscontents or theScout who plansand prepares?Know and Accept Your Limitations. Learning as much as youcan about an activity or sport will help you to enjoy it moresafely. For example, swimmers should know and understandthe hazards of swimming.Safety    13This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Why Be Safe?.Lifting and CarryingHeavy ObjectsIf not done correctly, lifting or carrying heavy boxes andother items can hurt your back. Follow these safetysteps to help keep your back healthy. Make sure your footing is solid. Stand so that theobject is close to you. Keep your back straight. Pull in your stomach and lift by straightening yourlegs. Lift using your strong leg muscles—not yourweak back muscles. Get help if the object is too heavy or bulky. Do nottry to carry anything that is too heavy for you.14    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Why Be Safe?Learning how drugs can affect you may help prevent accidents. Of course, do not takeillegal drugs in the first place. Also, avoid people who do drugs, because they can beviolent and are unsafe drivers.Newspaper StoriesAs you collect clippings about accidents in the home andworkplace, look for stories that give you clues about unsafeconditions or acts that caused these accidents. Doing sowill help you determine how these accidents could havebeen prevented.Similarly, as you look for informationabout crimes in your neighborhood,try to find out what made the crimespossible. Were windows left open?Could deadbolt locks on doors haveprevented burglaries?Safety    15This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Safety From Criminals.Safety From CriminalsYears ago, many people left their homes unlocked, day andnight. Today, we not only lock all doors and windows in ourhomes, but some also install alarm systems for added security.Millions of burglaries and other crimes are reported tolaw enforcement officers every year. What can you do to helpkeep yourself and your family safe from criminals? One important step that you and your parents can take to help protectyour home is to conduct the following home security survey.Studies haveshown that mostburglars willattempt entry foronly two minutes.Burglars fear beingseen entering ahome, so lighting,visibility, andslowing theirentry willdiscourage them.To help protect your family and prevent a criminal from kickingin or prying open the door, install 3-inch screws in the exteriordoor strike plates.16    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Safety From CriminalsSurvey Your HomeEncourage your parents or guardians to take this Home SecuritySurvey Quiz with you. If you can answer “yes” to a question,give yourself 1 point. Every checkmark in the “no” columnshows a weak point that could help a burglar. By eliminating“no” checks, you improve your home and personal security.Home Security Survey QuizYesNo1. Do you keep a list of all valuable property? Is this list madein duplicate, with at least one copy kept in a place outsideyour home? (In case of fire or burglary, the list will provideinformation necessary for insurance claims and police reports.)nn2. Do you have a list of credit card numbers and the serialnumbers of your valuable property (cameras, computers,TVs, stereo equipment)? Is the list in a secure location?nn3. Do you have a description and a photograph of all valuablesthat do not have an identifying number? Is this list kept ina safe deposit box?nnIt is important to have your parent’s or guardian’s driver’s license numberengraved on valuable property that might be stolen. Numbers can beengraved onto metal objects or marked with permanent markers on othermaterials. Many police departments and sheriff’s offices have engravingpens available for you to borrow.4. Do you avoid unnecessary displays of, or publicity about,your valuables? (For example, a newspaper story about yourvaluable coin collection could also catch a thief’s eye.)nn5. Do you keep excess cash and other valuables in a bank?(Renting a safe-deposit box is a small investment comparedwith the potential loss from theft or fire.)nnnn6. Do you have a security closet with a solid-core door, pinnedor nonremovable hinges, and a deadbolt lock? Or a secure,fire-resistant safe? (Use a security closet or safe to store thingsof value.)Safety    17This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Safety From Criminals.YesNonn7. Do you plan so that you do not need to hide a house keyunder the doormat or in a similar location? (It is safer toleave your house key with a close friend or reliable neighborso that a burglar nosing around will not find it.)nn8. Do your family members know what to do if they discovera burglar breaking in or already in your house? (If you returnto your home and find signs that it has been entered, do notgo inside. Phone the police or sheriff from a neighbor’s home.If you enter your home and find a burglar inside, expect theintruder to be frightened—and dangerous. Never struggle witha burglar unless you are in danger of serious physical harmand you are forced to defend yourself. Scream and kick—useyour hands, feet, and teeth to fight off your attacker. Targetpainful points, including eyes, throat, temple, nose, chin,groin, knees, shins, and insteps. Make a weapon of keys,pens, pencils, or anything sharp.)nn9. If they discover that a burglary has been committed, dofamily members know to leave everything undisturbed andcall the sheriff or police? (It is important that evidence notbe moved or otherwise disturbed until police have checked it.)nn10. Are your trees and shrubs trimmed to eliminate hidingplaces? (Remember that shrubbery that provides privacy alsogives a burglar a place to hide.)nn11. Have you made it difficult for burglars to enter an upper floorof your home by locking up ladders and eliminating trellisesand drainpipes that could be used as ladders?nn12. Is the outside of your home well lit, including a porch lightwith at least a 60-watt bulb? (Light yards, windows, and eachexterior doorway to eliminate dark hiding places. Burn porchlights from dusk until dawn with a 60-watt bulb. Considerinstalling photoelectric on-off or motion-sensor devices. Inrural areas that have no streetlights, electric companies oftenwill give group discounts to customers who want to installsecurity lighting.)nn13. Is your house number easily visible from the street atany hour? (Drivers of emergency vehicles prefer numberspainted on the curb.)18    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Safety From CriminalsYesNo14. Do you have emergency telephone numbers listed on everyphone? (In most areas of the country, the 911 phone numberwill connect you with emergency services. Often, a computerimmediately displays your address to the dispatcher whoanswers your call.)nn15. Do you use good telephone security procedures? (Never givepersonal information such as your name, age, or address toa stranger over the telephone. Never let strangers on the phoneknow when you will or will not be home. Never tell a strangeron the phone that you are home alone. Instead, tell the caller,“My mom can’t come to the phone right now. May I takea message?”)nnBe sure you havea plan to helpensure your familyhas telephoneaccess in case theelectricity goesout or if the phonelines go down.At night, light entryways to discourage burglars from hiding there.Doors and Entry Areas16. Are your exterior doors metal or made of solid-core construction? (A hollow-core door is fragile. Two blows with a hammerand a burglar could break through a hollow door, reach in,and unlock the door from inside. Replace hollow-core exteriordoors with metal or solid doors whenever possible.)nn17. Do your entry doors have wide-angle viewers called peepholes? (A peephole lets you see the visitor before decidingwhether to open the door.)nnSafety    19This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Safety From Criminals.Home SecurityDevicesDouble cylinderdeadlockThumb-turndeadlock1 inchHardware onthese home1 inchsecurity devicesshould beaccessiblefrom inside thehouse only.Rotatingcylinder guardPinned hingeDrill a 3 4-inch-deep hole through theopening in the opposite hinge plate onthe door. As the door closes, the pinin the jamb will enter the hole in thedoor and hold the door in positioneven if the hinge pins are removed.PinSliding-doorstopEyeboltWoodendowel orbroomstickOperatedfrom insidePinned windowHeavy bolt20    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Safety From CriminalsYesNo18. Are the locks on your doors secure from being opened if aburglar breaks out a pane of glass or a panel of lightweightwood? (This situation calls for a lock that can be opened onlyfrom the inside with a key. Some communities do not permitthis type of lock because it can prevent escape from a fire ifthe key is not in place. If you use this type of lock, be sure toleave the key in the lock when anyone is at home. Remove thekey only when the home is empty.)nn19. Do exterior doors have cylinder-type deadbolt locks withat least a 1-inch throw and a beveled cylinder guard?20. Do doors without cylinder locks have a heavy bolt orsome similar security device that can be operated fromthe inside only?nnnn21. Can all of your doors (basement, porch, sliding, French,balcony) be securely locked?nn22. Do your basement doors have locks that allow you to isolatethat part of your home? (Basement windows are among theeasiest for a burglar to enter undetected. If your basement issecurely locked from the rest of your home, a burglar’s activities might remain limited to that area.)nn23. Are all of your locks in good repair?24. Are door strike plates installed with 3-inch screws?(Three-inch screws will reach the stud inside the wall.)nnnn25. Do you know everyone who has a key to your home?(Do not carry house keys on the same ring as car keys.It is very easy to leave the keys together when the car isin a garage for repairs or left in a commercial parking lotwhere an attendant parks cars. Anyone who handles yourhouse keys can easily have duplicates made.)nn26. Do all out-swinging doors in your home have the hingespinned or have nonremovable pins? (If they do not havenonremovable pins, you can easily pin a door so that itcannot be opened even if the hinge pins are removed.See the illustration of the pinned hinge.)nn27. Are entry areas free of shrubbery and decorations thatlimit visibility?nn28. Do sliding doors have a lock that locks both the door panelstogether or locks the active side to the frame? (You can placea wooden dowel or broomstick in the floor track to prevent asliding door from opening.)nnSafety    21This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Safety From Criminals.YesNonn29. Is the garage door secured with a padlock, hasp, or othergood lock? (Even garage doors with electric openers needseparate locks. In a double-car garage with a single long door,it is important to place a lock on each side of the door to keepa burglar from pulling out one side and crawling through.)nnnnnn30. Do you lock your garage door and the door between yourhouse and garage at night? Do all family members knowhow to unlock these doors in case of emergency?31. Do you lock your garage door and the door between yourhouse and garage when you leave home?32. Do you lock your car and remove the keys even when it isparked in your garage?Burglar or Robber? A robbery is when the thief attacks someone face-toface, such as stealing a person’s wallet. A burglary is when a thief breaksinto a building or home to commit a crime.YesNoWindowsnnnnnnnnnn33. Are all windows in your home equipped with key locks orpinned? (You can secure a sliding window with a rod in thesame way as a sliding door.)34. Are window locks properly and securely mounted?35. Do you keep your windows locked when they are shut?36. Do you use locks that let you lock a window left partly open?37. Have you replaced or secured louvered windows? (Considerreplacing louvered windows; burglars find them easy to enter.If you cannot replace a louvered window, use epoxy glue tosecure the louver to its frame.)nn38. If you live in an area with a high burglary rate, do you usewindow bars or ornamental grilles? (Take care that bars orgrilles do not create an escape hazard in the event of a fire.They must have an inside quick-release mechanism thatallows those inside to swing the grilles out in an emergency.)nnnnnn39. Do you have secure locks on garage windows?40. Do you cover garage windows with curtains? (Curtainson garage windows keep burglars from “window shopping”the items in your garage.)41. Are you as careful to secure basement and second-storywindows as you are to secure windows on the first floor?22    SafetyThis digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

.Safety From CriminalsWhen you go on a trip, ask a friend or neighbor to keep an eye onyour home.Going Out of TownYesNo42. Do you arrange for friends or neighbors to pick up newspapers, mail, and other deliveries each day? (For extendedabsences, contact the U.S. Postal Service at www.usps.com tohold your mail and suspend delivery from three to 30 days.)43. Do you notify a neighbor that you will be gone? (Leave akey with a friend or neighbor, and ask that your home bechecked every so often.)nnnn44. Do you notify your police or sheriff that you will be gone?(In some communities, you may request a house check service through the law enforcement agency while you are outof town.)nn45. Do you arrange to make your home look lived-in while youare away? (Leave some window shades up or curtains open sothat your home does not look deserted. Have someone periodically open and close drapes and turn different lights on andoff, or use timers to operate lights, so that the house appearsoccupied. Consider asking friends or relatives to live in yourhome while you are away. Leave a car in the driveway, or askneighbors to park in your driveway. Ask a neighbor to put sometrash in your trash cans. Arrange to keep your lawn mowed.)nnSafety    23This digital version was purchased at scoutstuff.org.A Scout is Trustworthy. Please don't copy.

Safety From Criminals.YesNonnnn46. Do you check to make sure your telephone answeringmachine is working? (Be sure the answering message nevergives information that you will be away from home. Just haveit say you cannot come to the phone.)47. Do you store your valuables in a secure place while you aregone, such as a safe-deposit box in a bank?Safety Away From HomeUse the following tips for staying safe and protectingyour property when you are away from home: Never carry large amounts of cash or “flash” a wadof bills where it can be seen. Do not resist an armed robber. Hand over your walletand other valuables quickly and quietly. Avoid dark streets. Walk with a companion wheneverpossible. Stay away from dark alleys, bushes, andany other place that could conceal an attacker. Lock all car doors and keep them locked while thevehicle is in motion. Lock your car every time you leave it. When youreturn to your car, look in, under, and around it tobe sure no attacker is lying in wait. Store valuables in your car trunk. Valuables are lesslikely to be stolen when thieves cannot see themthrough car windows. Never pick up

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