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Distracted Walking; Heads up, Phones Down
February 5, 2020 — The JBSA Safety Staff has noticed is an increase of people, civilian, military and dependents alike, spending a large amount time looking down, looking at their cell phones. These individuals are participating in a very dangerous habit, TEXTING WHILE WALKING... MORE

Distracted walking incidents are on the rise, and everyone with a cell phone is at risk. We are losing focus on our surroundings and putting our safety at risk. The solution: Stop using phones while walking, and not just in crosswalks and intersections. Over half of distracted walking injuries occur in our own homes, proving that we need to stay aware of our surroundings whether indoors and out.