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Siemens supports SafeWise charity in Dorset

A new pedestrian controller and crossing system is being funded and installed by Siemens for SafeWise, a safety education charity helping to reduce the number of people killed or injured in preventable accidents on the roads, in the home or at play through making safe and healthy choices. The new equipment, installed at the charity’s interactive education centre, includes the latest push buttons incorporating audible and tactile indicators, a key benefit for interactive safety training for a wide rang
June 9, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
A new pedestrian controller and crossing system is being funded and installed by 189 Siemens for SafeWise, a safety education charity helping to reduce the number of people killed or injured in preventable accidents on the roads, in the home or at play through making safe and healthy choices.

The new equipment, installed at the charity’s interactive education centre, includes the latest push buttons incorporating audible and tactile indicators, a key benefit for interactive safety training for a wide range of people including children, the elderly, families and home owners.

The RoadWise project based in SafeWise at Weymouth, extends an existing relationship with the award-winning LV=Streetwise safety centre in Bournemouth where a similar installation funded by Siemens is already in place. Both centres are now part of the SafeWise charity.

Siemens operations director, Gary Winstanley, said: “Raising awareness of everyday safety and good citizenship is high on the company’s agenda and through our long standing association with SafeWise we can help more local people benefit from the latest technology to be found in many towns and cities across the country. With the help of a modern pedestrian crossing system, the training experience at both centres can accurately reflect ‘real-life’ and help increase the level of road safety awareness for visitors of every age.”

Alison Shelton, SafeWise chief executive commented: “Our safety centre’s unique life-sized environments help people to spot the potential for danger, learn about risk and consequence and how to take responsibility for their actions – all in an interactive yet safe and controlled environment. We are delighted that Siemens’ generous support has extended to RoadWise as the pedestrian crossing at LV= Streetwise is a memorable and firm favourite amongst all our visitors.”

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