SAFETY AT HOME AND AT WORK

UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES: An injury resulting from an unexpected event, or accident ACCIDENT CHAIN- a sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury

ACCIDENT VIDEO

Safety At Home PREVENTING FIRES 1- Never leave a candle burning unattended 2- Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children 3- Make sure that a person doesn’t fall asleep while smoking 4- Keep stoves and ovens off 5- Replace frayed electrical cords Safety At Home

SAFETY EQUIPMENT Smoke alarm- Fire extinguisher- an alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke Fire extinguisher- a portable device that puts out small fires SAFETY EQUIPMENT

PREVENTING FALLS Keep stairways lit, and clean Keep the floor clean (no clutter) Bathtubs / showers mats and rails No cords where people walk Safety latches for children A sturdy step stool for reaching things in high places PREVENTING FALLS

PREVENTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK Unplug an electrical appliance immediately if anything seems to be wrong Inspect cords periodically Do not run cords under carpet or rugs Never use an electrical appliance or power tool if you or floor is wet Check outlets and extension cords to make sure they aren’t overloaded In homes with small children, cover unused outlets with plastic protectors PREVENTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK

PREVENTING POISONING Keep in childproof containers Store all chemicals in their original containers Never mix household chemicals Use products that give off fumes in a well- ventilated area Make sure there is adequate ventilation when using fuel-burning appliances PREVENTING POISONING

FIREARM SAFETY Never point a firearm at anyone Treat firearms as if they were loaded Store firearms unloaded and locked up FIREARM SAFETY

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) The agency in the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace

RECREATIONAL SAFETY 1- Know your limits 2- Bring supplies 3- Wear protective clothing 4- Tell people your plans 5- Plan ahead for the weather Heat exhaustion- an overheating of the body that results in cold, clammy skin and symptoms of shock Hypothermia- a condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low RECREATIONAL SAFETY

HEAT EXHAUSTION

HYPOTHERMIA

FROSTBITE

WATER SAFETY Swimming Learn how to swim. Always swim with a buddy Swim only in designated areas If you get a cramp, relax, float, and press and squeeze the muscle until it relaxes WATER SAFETY

DIVING Learn the proper diving technique Never dive in unfamiliar areas

BOATING AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Learn how to handle a boat or PWC correctly Always wear a lifejacket Return to shore in bad weather Never ride in a boat or PWC with an operator who has been drinking

LAKE, RIVER, AND OCEAN SAFETY Swim in supervised areas only Enter water feet first Watch for marine warnings Be aware of your surroundings Plan ahead LAKE, RIVER, AND OCEAN SAFETY

14% of all drivers involved in fatal crashes were between the ages of 15 and 20 21% of these drivers were drinking and driving 80% of these drivers were not wearing seat belts SAFETY ON THE ROAD

AUTO SAFETY Vehicular safety- obeying the rules of the roads, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment AUTO SAFETY

1- Pay attention to your vehicle 2- Pay attention to other drivers Gas/mirrors/seat belt 2- Pay attention to other drivers Drive defensive 3- Pay attention to road conditions Ice/rain 4- Pay attention to your physical state Sleepy/tired 5- Pay attention to your emotional state Angry/sad

ROAD RAGE- a practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT- SEVERE WEATHER- harsh or dangerous weather conditions EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT- a group of items that can be used for a short time until an emergency situation has stabilized

HURRICANE- a powerful storm that originates at sea, characterized by winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, flooding, and sometimes tornadoes

FLASH FLOOD- a flood with great volume and of short duration that is usually caused by heavy rainfall

TORNADOES- a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground and produces a narrow path of destruction on land

BLIZZARD- a snowstorm with winds of at least 35 miles per hour

EARTHQUAKES- a violent shaking movement of the earth’s surface