Beware of safety hazards
Safety hazards at De Anza exist, take care of yourself and those around by staying safe
Ryan Cornwell
Issue date: 2/8/10 Section: Columns
Despite being rated the second safest college in California by State University.com, students need to take notice of certain safety hazards around De Anza College.
Students who are in a rush and are unaware of their surroundings are the typical victims of safety hazards at De Anza College.
"Sometimes students try to take a short cut and run into broken pavement due to tree roots or construction," said Health Educator Mary-Jo Lomax. Falling down stairs has become one of the most common preventable hazards. According to Lomax, the rainy weather has increased injuries around campus and students can help themselves by using the railings.
Students need to take notice of their surrounding areas, such as sprinkler heads on the side of the grass, and doors that open outward where some one could get hit, despite warning marks around the door.
The Stevens Creek exit has traffic coming from three sides stop and foliage, making it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians.
Students in a hurry, along with limited parking results in traffic back-ups at the exits.
"Pretty much the entire campus is a hot spot with regard to the parking lot," said Jim McMahon, assistant chief of the Foothill-De Anza Police Department. "People run stop signs like they're not even there."
The McClellan Road and South Stelling exits should be approached carefully. While the through traffic is coming in, there are few stop signs for motorists leaving or driving around the campus.
Drivers need to be aware of bikers and pedestrians around the outskirts of campus, too. There are three other schools: Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle School and Monte Vista High School that all produce traffic in the area during mornings and afternoons.
Students who are in a rush and are unaware of their surroundings are the typical victims of safety hazards at De Anza College.
"Sometimes students try to take a short cut and run into broken pavement due to tree roots or construction," said Health Educator Mary-Jo Lomax. Falling down stairs has become one of the most common preventable hazards. According to Lomax, the rainy weather has increased injuries around campus and students can help themselves by using the railings.
Students need to take notice of their surrounding areas, such as sprinkler heads on the side of the grass, and doors that open outward where some one could get hit, despite warning marks around the door.
The Stevens Creek exit has traffic coming from three sides stop and foliage, making it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians.
Students in a hurry, along with limited parking results in traffic back-ups at the exits.
"Pretty much the entire campus is a hot spot with regard to the parking lot," said Jim McMahon, assistant chief of the Foothill-De Anza Police Department. "People run stop signs like they're not even there."
The McClellan Road and South Stelling exits should be approached carefully. While the through traffic is coming in, there are few stop signs for motorists leaving or driving around the campus.
Drivers need to be aware of bikers and pedestrians around the outskirts of campus, too. There are three other schools: Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle School and Monte Vista High School that all produce traffic in the area during mornings and afternoons.
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