SAFETY HOME AND FIRE EQ: How can a person Suffocate? EQ: What are escape techniques in a house fire?
HOME SAFETY Falls – 1 of every 5 results in an ER visit Poison 90% of victims are under the age of 6 (can’t read) Adult victim is usually a suicide attempt
HOME SAFETY CONT. Suffocation – breathing stops H20 - drowning Natural Gas Plastic Bags Electricity Smoke
HOME SAFETY CONT. Proper Storage Medicines (recycle) Trash Follow directions on label Chemicals (labels) Power tools (unplugged) Rescue devices
HOME SAFETY CONT. Supervision (Quiet is a warning sign) Pools Small children Baby sitters (emergency numbers)
10-2-2 What types of poisons are at your house? What do you do if a child eats poison?
FIRE SAFETY Fire 80% of victims die from smoke inhalation 3 required elements Fuel Heat oxygen
FIRE SAFETY CONT. Fire Escape Plan 2 exits out of any bedroom Meeting place Escape techniques Door Window Second story Detectors (smoke & heat)