A sign at Qibu Gully Scenic Area warns “No Iron Head Skill Training,” but a visitor ends up knocking herself out? Who’s to blame?

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, ,,,,.“I thought the waterfall was really beautiful, so I ran back. My roommate took a photo of me, and I accidentally hit my head. I got five stitches and am still receiving treatment.” 

,?:“,,.” It is said that a red-brown warning sign was indeed erected at the incident site, reading “Practicing iron head skills here is prohibited.”

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,.Most netizens believe the main responsibility lies with the injured tourist: “Their own responsibility is too great. The terrain was already complex, yet they ran forward with their head down.” “In such misty, slippery areas, you shouldn’t run just to avoid getting wet—you should walk slowly.” “Before watching the video: so pitiful; after watching the video: why run blindly with your head down?”

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,,?,:“,.Also, the water floated downward, which is not something you’d normally look forward to.” Other netizens pointed out that the language on such warning signs is not only unfunny but also fails to serve any real warning purpose: “That sentence doesn’t convey any sense of urgency about the danger or concern for the visitors.

,,.For example, efforts could be made on warning signs—painting them in bright colors or placing them a few meters away by the railing so that people can see the warnings at first glance; or adding protective devices in areas prone to head bumps: “Foam should be fixed in advance to prevent visitors from hitting their heads.””Another example is dealing with the stones themselves: “The overly protruding stones should be removed, as there is a significant safety hazard here” or “The scenic area should handle these kinds of stones, or install barriers and reroute the path.”

,,,,.For example, prominent rocks or broken railings should be repaired or marked with warnings to prevent accidents caused by unawareness.In addition, scenic areas should strengthen the safety education and training of their staff, improve staff safety awareness, and enhance their ability to respond to emergencies.

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