03 November, 2021
As the weather gets cooler and more people enjoy outdoor activities, it is a good opportunity to refresh the community on child safety practices.
Parental supervision:
At KAUST, parents/guardians are responsible for the safety and conduct of their children. Parents are also responsible for ensuring that young children are safely supervised until they are at an age and maturity level where they may be able to look after
themselves.
We recommend that young children be accompanied and supervised by a responsible person, for instance a parent, babysitter, or responsible older sibling. As children gradually become ready for unaccompanied activities, please be reminded that it remains
the parent or guardian's responsibility to ensure children are safe and looked after.
Here are some specific instances where supervision is required:
Parental responsibility on our roads
Here are some road safety reminders for those of you with children:
Children and scooters
Children should not stand. They must sit on a fixed seat behind the driver and be able to reach the footrests.
Helmets: no helmet = no ride
Bike lights: be safe, be seen
A white light is to be used on the front and a red light used at the rear of your bike.
Crossing the road
Cross the road at designated pedestrian crossing points only when it is safe to do so.
Seatbelts
Unattended vehicles
Do not leave a child under the age of 10 unattended in a vehicle.
Follow the rules of the road
Chris Sealey, Vice President, Community Life Erik Talley, Director, Health, Safety & Environment