Safety tips for everyday life.

For school managements & principals

• Plan the total student intake against classroom area — follow the prescribed ratio.
• Provide two exit/entry points on every floor.
• Fit staircases with hand-railings.
• Ensure natural light and ventilation in every classroom.
• Secure chemistry labs and kitchens with appropriate fire extinguishers; train staff and children above 13 to use them.
• Educate children on safety preparedness and emergency evacuation.
• Instruct sports and games coaches to strictly enforce safety rules for each activity.
• School transport vehicles must follow 100% Road Transport Authority rules; arrange periodic third-party checks.
• Maintain clean toilet facilities for boys and girls with standard washroom signage.
• Keep safe drinking water within easy reach.
• Ensure electrical distribution boxes and terminals are properly installed with child-protection gadgets.
• For educational tours, partner with authorised travel agents and follow Department of Education guidelines.
• Share complete pre-trip information — including risk factors — with students and parents.
• Mark "Exit" signage at appropriate places across the campus.
• Never lock staircases or emergency exits.
• Stock first-aid kits on every floor.
• Display emergency phone numbers and contact persons on the notice board.
• Keep playgrounds under continuous supervision by a sports coach or security guard.

For parents — choosing a school

• Give priority to a school close to your residence (mandatory practice in some countries).
• Visit the school with your child to check the environment against the safety points above.
• Verify official recognition — State or Central Government approval is a must.
• Confirm the school bus complies with all Road Transport Authority regulations.
• Note the driver and bus operator's mobile numbers.
• Interact with drivers; remind them of safe driving and orderliness.
• Teach your child to follow the attendant or driver's instructions during the ride.
• Request a copy of the school's emergency plan; keep one copy at home and another at work.

School bus — for children

• While at the bus stop, wait in a safe place.
• Never speak to strangers at the bus stop.
• Never accept goodies from strangers.
• Enter the bus in single file, holding the handrail.
• Once boarded, go directly to a seat.
• Stay seated, facing forward, the entire ride.
• Never throw things inside the bus or out of the windows.
• Don't play with the emergency exits.
• Don't sneak out through the bus window.
• Don't distract the driver.
• If you need to cross the road after getting off, wait for the bus to leave first.

On campus

• Play games and sports with the required safety accessories — follow your coach's instructions strictly.
• Prevent ragging. Respond calmly and firmly if you encounter it.
• Don't show off expensive belongings.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of money.
• If a schoolmate hits you, tell a teacher or supervisor immediately.
• Violence never solves anything — avoid fighting.

Everyday precautions

• When leaving home, take a moment to notice if any stranger is loitering suspiciously.
• Watch for vehicles parking abruptly — note number plates and colour.
• Walk boldly and look confident when on the move.
• Don't hesitate to call your local women's helpline or police control room to report harassment.
• Never wear headphones while walking.
• Always use familiar and busy roads to reach office or home.
• Let someone know when you leave and arrive at work or study places.
• When boarding public transport, pay attention and avoid conversation with strangers.
• If shared auto or taxi is unavoidable, check that the driver is in uniform and behaves properly. Note the vehicle number and save it to your mail.
• Never take a "lift" from strangers on a two- or four-wheeler.
• Know the rules of the Road Transport Authority when using public transport.
• Maintain orderliness in public life.
• Avoid dressing that draws undue attention; follow local norms where sensible.
• While walking, keep to the right side of the road, facing oncoming traffic.
• Mobile apps and social media are useful — but stay "net-secured": apply private settings carefully.
• Keep your phone charged with sufficient battery backup.

On a day out

• In any new place — workplace, mall, cinema, function hall or park — quickly identify the emergency exit, ladies' washroom and security personnel.
• If you're subjected to eve-teasing or any disturbing act, inform the police even if you don't want to register a case. Your information helps police vigilance.
• Make social vigilance part of your Metro life — it builds confidence and alertness.
• Being alert is not the same as being covert. Foreseeing danger is wisdom, not paranoia.

For parents of girls aged 4 – 12

Protect them from child abuse. Educate them about the personal aspects of growing up. Explain what's right, what's wrong, what's good and what's bad. Teach them the ten rules below — and make them a daily habit.

The ten important rules

• I will not allow a "bad touch".
• I will not hear a "bad word".
• I will not speak bad words to a stranger.
• I will speak about anything bad or good only with my mom or a lady doctor.
• I will not see a "bad picture".
• I will not follow any stranger to a lonely place.
• I will not allow any stranger to give me a hug.
• I will not allow any stranger to kiss me.
• I will not allow any stranger to hold me.
• I will scream to raise an alarm when in trouble.

In cinemas, malls & crowds

• Pickpocketing is common in crowded places — secure your wallet and avoid wearing expensive jewellery.
• Maintain space in the crowd; don't push or crush against others.
• Avoid cinema halls or malls that lack adequate fire and life-safety systems.
• Before settling in a cinema or auditorium seat, check underneath. Report any suspicious object to security.
• Identify the Exit and Emergency Exit routes of any public place you visit.

Avoiding a stampede

• Most stampede casualties happen because of unnecessary panic in the crowd.
• If you notice a panic situation, stay calm — observe and confirm the cause before reacting.
• Know your exit routes. Don't run — walk briskly.
• Don't stop at an exit point. Keep it clear for others.
• Avoid shoulder-to-shoulder movement in queues.