Safety tips for travelling to and from work in the dark

December 30, 2019

As the evenings draw in, colleagues find themselves travelling to and from work in the dark. To help you stay safe here is a list of recommendations on what to do.

Ensure you lock your car – Wind up your windows and lock your car as you leave.

Walk with a friend/colleague – Find a friend/colleague who will be taking a similar route. If you are parked on our sites and finish work in the early hours of the morning, you can contact our security team who will be happy to escort you to your car. If security colleagues are tied up with other matters they may be able to instead offer to monitor you on CCTV if you feel that would provide you with additional safety.

Charge your phone – Make sure your phone is fully charged before setting out so that it’ll be working should you need it.

Plan your route – Try to stick to well-lit areas where you know it is likely that there will be people around.

Be alert at all times – Avoid wearing headphones and items of clothing that obscure your vision. When travelling along a road it is safer to walk in the direction of oncoming traffic, so you are visible to drivers.

Keep expensive items hidden – Keep expensive items such as mobile phones and iPods away from sight.

Carry a deterrent – Having a deterrent such as a screech alarm or personal safety device can give you extra peace of mind.

Remember to keep where you work secure – Before you leave work, close the windows to prevent any intruders breaking and entering.

If you do encounter any issues call the police. If you are on our sites then call the security team on 2222.