Wishing you all the best with exams
Here at oxme, we would like to wish all the best to everyone sitting exams.
Remember to rest and take extra care of your wellbeing.
When heading out and about there are things that you should be aware of, and steps that you can take to help keep yourself safe.
Some parts of Oxfordshire flood in wet weather. This causes inconvenience and damage, but can also be dangerous:
Take Action: Learn about river and waterway safety.
Sometimes ice forms on canals, rivers and lakes. But this is not thick enough to walk across. Don’t risk falling in, stay away from the edge of the ice.
If someone falls in:
If you walk a dog, make sure to keep it on a lead so they don’t stray onto the ice.
Snow and ice can bring hazards of slides and slips. Take extra care when you’re walking and wear grippy shoes. If you bike or drive, move slowly and allow extra time for braking.
Crucial: Cold and wet? You may feel fine, but still need to get warm and dry as soon as possible, especially if you are ill, hungry, thirsty, tired, or have been drinking or taking drugs. Hypothermia is extremely dangerous.
Sunburn damages your skin and can lead to cancer, even when you’re young. Take care now to protect yourself from the sun.
Crucial: If you’re travelling abroad the UV index could be higher. Take extra care to avoid too much sun exposure.