Ensuring Safety of Your Home

• Hire qualified / experienced watchmans only.
• Check the antecedents / credentials of watchmans and domestic servants before hiring them. Insist on references from their previous employers. Furnish their full particulars to your police station in the format suggested by them.
• Always employ different watchmans for day and night duties
• Secretaries of Societies are advised to brief all the security-men / watch-men / lift-men about various aspects of security. Some of these are:
  • To make an enquiry if a taxi or auto-rickshaw is seen parked inside the compound or outside the building for a long time.
  • To inform the police in case they find any vehicle parked inside the building (if ownership not known) for a long time.
• Secretaries of societies are advised to brief all residents on the following:
  • Whenever they employ a new servant, the local police station should be informed. His or her photographs, fingerprints and other details should be obtained and submitted to local police station.
  • They should be advised to install a door with iron bars inside the flat, superior quality night latches and special eye lens on the main door. Ideally, interaction with strangers and vendors should be through the grilled door. High wattage light source with pilfer proof cover outside the main door should be installed.
  • They should not keep huge amounts of cash, valuable ornaments etc., in the house.
  • They should avoid discussing money transactions and other important family matters in the presence of servants/outsiders.
  • They should not humiliate servants on petty matters. Nor should they penalize them for small damages.
• It is important to inform the police about any suspicious happening or unclaimed object found in suspicious circumstances. Extend full cooperation to the police.
• A special register should be maintained in every society and kept in the custody of the chowkidar or in the society's office. Whenever Police officers visit the area, they should get an entry in such registers.

Precaution at Work Place

1. Workplace precautions are those actions that are taken to reduce identified risks to an acceptable level. The most appropriate workplace precautions for any activity are decided by applying the following priorities:
   • If possible avoiding the risk altogether.
   • Where possible combating the risks at source.
   • Giving priority to measures that protect the whole workplace.
   • Wherever possible, adapting work to the individual.
   • Taking advantage of technological & technical progress.
   • Using personal protective equipment to minimising risk is considered a last resort.
2. A wide range of workplace precautions are available, some more effective than others. Typical workplace precautions include machinery guards, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe systems of work. are able to provide guidance on appropriate workplace precautions for a range of regular work activities. In many instances, effective control of significant risks will only be achieved by implementing a proper method statement and/or a permit to work system that is appropriate to the task. Where a permit system is used, it must be followed.

Vehicle Theft

Every year, nearly 36,000 vehicles, which amount to Rs. 115 crore, are stolen in India out of these, only about 14,500 are traced, often in un-roadworthy conditions, with many components missing. These vehicles are stolen only because thieves are provided with the opportunity to steal them. Very often, cars are left improperly secured and unattended. It is only with the installation of anti - theft devices that a thief's attempts can be frustrated. Parking in a secure parking facility (garage, petrol pump, etc.) at night also safe-guards against theft. If such parking facilities are not available, parking in a well-lit area is the next best alternative. It is advisable to get the number of your car etched on your windscreens and window glasses. It helps the authorities to trace your car if stolen.

What Should You Do?

• Use securing devices like steering lock, clutch lock, brake lock, etc.
• Double-check all doors, including the boot.
• If possible, install loud alarm systems in your car, so that thieves can be discouraged even if they manage to break into your car.
• Try and use detachable music systems and take them with you whenever you park the car for a long time, so that there is no temptation for thieves to make a quick steal when they see expensive items in parked cars.
• Paint your car number on the front and rear end of the body, apart from the number plates. Ideally, have it etched on the windscreens and window glasses too. This prevents them from being misused by criminals using fake number plates.

What You Should Not Do?

• Never leave the vehicle door unlocked, nor the windows partially open. Make sure that the quarter glasses are properly secured.
• Do not leave valuables inside the car, even if it is locked, as this will attract thieves.
• Do not overdo extra fittings, as these tempt prospective thieves.
• Never leave the key dangling in the ignition.

In Case Your Vehicle Is Stolen

• Report the theft to the nearest police station.
• Inform your insurance company.

1.एखादा वाईट प्रसंग, घटना अनोळखी_ठिकाणीच होते असं नाही. बरेचदा आपल्या पायाखालच्या, नेहमीच्या रस्त्यावरही होऊ शकते. Don't be Predictable!!! तीच वेळ, तोच रस्ता, तीच पार्किंगची जागा याचं रोजचं दळण दळू नका!! घरून बाहेर पडल्यावर १०० पावलं वाचवून तुम्ही एखाद्या ठिकाणी लवकर पोहोचत असाल तर आठवड्यातून २ दिवस लांबचा रस्ता घ्या. १० मिनिटं लवकर निघा. मध्ये एखादं काम असेल तर ते काम करून वाट वाकडी करून इच्छित स्थळी पोहोचा! ऑफिसच्या ठिकाणी कधीतरी वेगळ्या ठिकाणी गाडी लावा. थोडक्यात, घरच्यांव्यतिरिक्त कोणालाही तुमची वेळ, जागा याचे वेळापत्रक माहित असता कामा नये.

2.कुठे निघालोय याची माहिती घरच्यांना प्रत्यक्ष, फोनवरून किंवा तेही शक्य नसेल तर Sms, Whatsapp वर कळवा.

3.रस्त्यावरून चालताना किंवा सार्वजनिक ठिकाणी फोनवर खाजगी, वैयक्तिक बोलणे टाळा. कुठे जाणार आहात किंवा कुठे राहणार आहात याची माहिती द्यायची असेल तर text मेसेज पाठवा. फक्त भिंतीला कान नसतात तर तुमच्या आजूबाजूच्या सगळ्यांना असतात आणि काही लोकं याचा गैरवापर करू शकतात.

4.उबर, ओला याचे लोकेशन शेअर करता येते. कारमध्ये बसल्यावर शक्य असेल तर घरच्यांबरोबर तुमचा रूट आवर्जून शेअर करा.

5.फुकट किंवा कमी पैश्यांमध्ये कोणी तुम्हाला लिफ्ट देत असेल तरीही हा पर्याय निवडू नका. (ईस्थर अनुया हिची २०१४ सालची केस यावर बेतलेली आहे.)

6.क्षुल्लक वाटणारी पण महत्त्वाची गोष्ट. बुक केलेल्या कारमधून प्रवास सुरु झाल्यावर मुली कानात गाणी लावून बिनधास्त झोपून जातात. कारमध्ये एकट्या प्रवास करत असाल तर काहीही करून जाग्या आणि सतर्क राहा. (सगळेच ड्रायव्हर्स वाईट असतात असे नाही, पण हलगर्जीपणा चांगला नाही!)

7.फोन लवकर डिस्चार्ज होत असेल तर पोर्टेबल चार्जर सोबत घेऊन फिरा. तो वेळोवेळी चार्ज असेल याकडे लक्ष द्या. २५% बॅटरी असताना तसाच फोन घेऊन निघायची रिस्क घेऊ नका. २०% बॅटरी झाली तर पटकन उतरते आणि अगदी ५ मिनिटांमध्येही फोन बंद पडू शकतो.

8.रस्ता मोकळा असेल किंवा एखाद्या सुनसान गल्लीमध्ये शिरलात तर तुमचे पाचही सेन्स ऑर्गन्स जागरूक असू द्या. डोळे (सतर्क), कान (मोकळे), नाक (गंध जाणवू शकेल), हात (मोकळे) आणि सगळ्यात महत्त्वाचे डोके (विचारमुक्त)! कानात एअरफोन घालून गाणी ऐकत चालू किंवा स्कुटी वगैरे ड्राईव्ह करू नका. समोरून कोणी आलं किंवा मागून कोणी पाठलाग करतोय असा संशय आला तरी मोकळ्या हातांनी मुकाबला करू शकाल याची तयारी ठेवा.

9.अनोळखी ठिकाणी अंधार झाल्यावर शक्यतो जाणे टाळा.

10.तुमच्या ओळखीचा, नेहमीचा रस्ता असला तरी रस्त्यावरची लोकं, उभे राहणारे टवाळखोर लोकं यांच्यापासून आपल्याला काही होणारच नाही अशारितीने बिनधास्त राहू नका. (याचा अर्थ असा नाही, घाबरून राहा, पण ती लोकं सतत दिसत असतील तर सजग राहा.)

11.काळजी घेऊनही पाठून, समोरून हल्ला झाला तर बचावाच्या काही बेसिक टेक्निक शिकून घ्या. डोळे, जबडा, सेंटर पॉईंट अश्या जागांवर जोरावर मुक्का मारून तात्पुरती सुटका करून घ्या. हातपाय गाळून घाबरून धीर सोडू नका. नखं हे आपले हत्यार आहे. प्रसंग पडला तर चावा, नखं रुतवा, केस खेचा, त्यांच्या कानात जोरात किंचाळा पण स्वतःची सुटका करून घेण्याचे ध्येय ठेवा!

12.हल्ला झालाच तर महिलांच्या सेफ्टीकरिता बरीच प्रोडक्टस ही बाजारात उपलब्ध आहेत. सतत एकटीने प्रवास करावा लागत असेल तर यापैकी कुठलेही एक साधन पर्समध्ये कायम ठेवावे.

- Women Safety electric torch

- Pepper Sprey

- Automatic Alarm Watch

हे सगळे ऑनलाईन मिळते.

Last but not the least

 कोणताही अडचणीचा प्रसंग उभा राहिल्यास सर्व प्रथम १०० क्रमांकावर फोन करायचा , ५ ते १० मिनिटात पोलीस आपल्या संरक्षणार्थ पोहचतील.

Be Alert - Be Safe..!!

Banking Precautions

• Never introduce an unknown person for the purpose of opening an account in your Bank.
• Never encash cheques / drafts of an unknown person through your account.
• Do not keep your account in-operative for a long time.
• To avoid theft in postal transit or courier services and subsequent cheating, keep a track on the cheques / drafts / pay orders sent through post and courier services.
• As far as possible, bank transactions should be handled personally.
• Take care of your cheque books. Do not keep signed cheques in the drawer or any place where outsiders have an easy access.
• All bank transactions should be counter checked to ensure that deposited cheques have been realized.
• Monthly statements of your bank account should be invariably checked.
• At the time of withdrawal of cash, the account holder must physically check the cash. Never hand over the cash to a third person for counting.

TO AVOID BOUNCING OF CHEQUES

• Insist for D.D. or Pay Orders if you are dealing with an unknown party.
• Postdated cheques should be avoided.
• If a cheque bounces, you should give a notice to the person within 15 days of such intimation. If you do not receive a reply, file a complaint in the court under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1981, where effective remedies are available to the public. All cases of bounced cheques may not be offences of cheating under the Indian Penal Code.

Automatic teller machines (ATMs) have revolutionized the personal banking industry, providing unprecedented ease and convenience. But they have also created new opportunities for thieves and robbers. Here are some tips to keep you and your money secure while banking at ATMs.

• Make sure you have memorized your personal identification number (PIN). Never write it down on your ATM card or keep it with the card. Never tell anyone your code or let them enter your code for you.
• Do not give out information about your PIN over the telephone—banks will never request such information.
• Try to use machines you are familiar with, and use terminals located in banks rather than independent terminals.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Look around before conducting a transaction. If you see anyone or anything suspicious, cancel your transaction and go to another ATM.
• If you must use an ATM after hours, make sure it's well lighted.
• Use your body as a shield when making a transaction at the ATM.
• Never walk away from an ATM with cash still in hand. If you are going to count your money, do so at the ATM. Then take the time to put your money away before leaving.
• When making an ATM transaction from your car, be aware of your surroundings. Keep your eyes and ears open, and keep car doors locked.
• Report any lost or stolen cards as soon as you discover they're missing.
• Check your receipts against your monthly statements to guard against ATM fraud.
• Tear up your ATM receipts when you no longer need them.