Safety at Home and at Work Every year, thousands of people are injured as a result of accidents in the home. The National Safety Council reports that a fatal home injury occurs every 18 minutes and a disabling home injury occurs every 4 seconds.

Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you’ll learn to: Analyze strategies for preventing accidental injuries. Explain how proper training at work can prevent accidental injuries. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to prevent accidental injuries at home and at work.

Accidental Injuries Types of Injuries There are two types of injuries—intentional and unintentional, or accidental. An intentional injury is the result of a deliberate attempt to cause harm. One goal of Healthy People 2010 is to reduce the number of deaths caused by unintentional or accidental injuries.

Accidental Injuries Strategies for Preventing Accidental Injuries Although accidental injuries often seem to be random events, experts have observed an accident chain.

Safety at Home Preventing Fires Three elements—fuel, heat, and oxygen—must be present for a fire to occur. Fuel can be carelessly stored rags, wood, gasoline, or paper. A heat source can be a lighted match, a damaged electrical wire, a smoldering cigarette, or a pilot light. The oxygen in the air feeds and fans the flames.

Safety at Home Tips to Avoid Unintentional Fires Never leave a burning candle unattended. Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Make sure that a person doesn’t fall asleep while smoking. Keep stoves and ovens clean. Replace frayed electrical cords.

Safety at Home Fire-Safety Equipment One smoke alarm should be located on every floor of a home, preferably outside a sleeping area and near the kitchen. The alarm should be tested once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once a year. Check the dial on your fire extinguisher periodically to ensure that it still has enough pressure to work in an emergency. When using an extinguisher, stand away from the flames; aim at the source of the fire, not at the flames; and move the spray from side to side.

Safety at Home Preventing Falls Keep stairways well lit, in good repair, free of clutter, and equipped with sturdy handrails and nonskid stair strips. Keep the floor clean and use nonskid throw rugs, or place nonskid mats under rugs. Make sure bathtubs and showers have safety rails. Do not run electrical or telephone cords across areas where people walk. If there are small children in the home, install adjustable safety latches so that windows will open only a few inches. Use a sturdy step stool when reaching for items in high places.

Safety at Home Preventing Electrical Shock Unplug an electrical appliance immediately if anything seems to be wrong. Always pull on the plug, not the cord. Inspect cords periodically for signs of cracked insulation, and replace frayed cords immediately. Do not run cords under carpets or rugs. Check outlets and extension cords to make sure they aren’t overloaded. In homes with small children, cover unused outlets with plastic protectors.

Safety at Home Preventing Poisoning Keep medications and other potentially poisonous substances in childproof containers and out of the reach of children. Dispose of any expired medications. Store all household chemicals in their original containers. Never mix household chemicals that could give off toxic gases when combined. Make sure there is adequate ventilation when using fuel-burning appliances.

Safety at Home Firearm Safety Never point a firearm at anyone for any reason. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded. If you find a firearm, leave the area and tell an adult. Store firearms unloaded, and store the ammunition separately. Both should be in locked cabinets that are well out of the reach of children.

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Safety on the Job Preventing Injuries to Teens on the Job The Department of Labor prohibits anyone under 18 from doing certain jobs, including: Roofing and construction work. Demolition. Driving a forklift and any vehicle. Operating power-driven machinery. Handling explosives and radioactive materials. Both employees and employers must follow safety rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke is called a(n) _________________. fire hydrant accident chain smoke alarm fire extinguisher

Quick Review - Answer A. An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke is called a smoke alarm. Click Next to attempt another question.

Q. What are the five steps in the accident chain? Quick Review Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. What are the five steps in the accident chain? Click Next to view the answer.

A. The five steps in the accident chain are: Quick Review - Answer A. The five steps in the accident chain are: Situation Unsafe habit Unsafe action Accident Result Click Next to attempt another question.

Q. What three elements must be present for a fire to start? Quick Review Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. What three elements must be present for a fire to start? Click Next to view the answer.

Quick Review - Answer A. The three elements that must be present for a fire to start are fuel, heat source, and oxygen. Click Next to attempt another question.

Quick Review Provide a suitable analysis. Think of a specific job that a teen might have. Analyze strategies for preventing accidental injuries on that job, and develop a checklist that features these strategies.

Accidental Injuries Types of Injuries There are two types of injuries—intentional and unintentional, or accidental. An intentional injury is the result of a deliberate attempt to cause harm. One goal of Healthy People 2010 is to reduce the number of deaths caused by unintentional or accidental injuries. Any injury resulting from an unexpected event, or accident, is called an unintentional injury.

Accidental Injuries Strategies for Preventing Accidental Injuries Although accidental injuries often seem to be random events, experts have observed an accident chain. A sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury is called an accident chain.

Safety at Home Fire-Safety Equipment One smoke alarm should be located on every floor of a home, preferably outside a sleeping area and near the kitchen. The alarm should be tested once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once a year. Check the dial on your fire extinguisher periodically to ensure that it still has enough pressure to work in an emergency. When using an extinguisher, stand away from the flames; aim at the source of the fire, not at the flames; and move the spray from side to side. A smoke alarm is an alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke.

Safety at Home Fire-Safety Equipment One smoke alarm should be located on every floor of a home, preferably outside a sleeping area and near the kitchen. The alarm should be tested once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once a year. Check the dial on your fire extinguisher periodically to ensure that it still has enough pressure to work in an emergency. When using an extinguisher, stand away from the flames; aim at the source of the fire, not at the flames; and move the spray from side to side. A fire extinguisher is a portable device that puts out small fires by ejecting fire-extinguishing chemicals.

Safety on the Job Preventing Injuries to Teens on the Job The agency in the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Department of Labor prohibits anyone under 18 from doing certain jobs, including: Roofing and construction work. Demolition. Driving a forklift and any vehicle. Operating power-driven machinery. Handling explosives and radioactive materials. Both employees and employers must follow safety rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke is called a smoke alarm. Click Next to attempt another question.

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