SAFETY: Safety at Home and at Work Ms. Mai Lawndale High School

Safety at Home and at Work Accidents are the major cause of death for people under the age of 44 Accidents are the major cause of death for people under the age of 44 Every 10 minutes in the US, 2 people are killed in an accident and 170 injured Every 10 minutes in the US, 2 people are killed in an accident and 170 injured Most accidental deaths come from Most accidental deaths come from Motor Vehicles (58%)Motor Vehicles (58%) Falls (16%)Falls (16%) Poisoning (9%)Poisoning (9%) Drowning (6%)Drowning (6%) Fire, Choking, and Firearms (11%)Fire, Choking, and Firearms (11%)

Preventing Accidents An accident is any unexpected event that happens suddenly and may cause unintended loss, injury, or death An accident is any unexpected event that happens suddenly and may cause unintended loss, injury, or death Despite what people say, accidents are not the result of bad luck, but people who act unsafely Despite what people say, accidents are not the result of bad luck, but people who act unsafely Most accidents can be prevented by identifying safety hazards and getting rid of them Most accidents can be prevented by identifying safety hazards and getting rid of them

Human Factors A person’s decision about ways to prevent accidents should be based on human factors that are likely to contribute to accidents A person’s decision about ways to prevent accidents should be based on human factors that are likely to contribute to accidents There are three main human factors: There are three main human factors: 1. A person’s emotional state 2. A person’s physical ability 3. Making the surroundings safe

1. A Person’s Emotion State People who are under stress, get upset, or lose their temper are more likely to have accidents than people who stay calm People who are under stress, get upset, or lose their temper are more likely to have accidents than people who stay calm When in a hurry, people do not concentrate When in a hurry, people do not concentrate Drug abuse or simply being tired can also be dangerous because it can impair your judgment Drug abuse or simply being tired can also be dangerous because it can impair your judgment

2. A Person’s Physical Ability An accident is likely to occur when a person is not able to meet the physical demands of a particular action An accident is likely to occur when a person is not able to meet the physical demands of a particular action For example, people who have a poor sense of balance are more likely to fall when doing normal activities For example, people who have a poor sense of balance are more likely to fall when doing normal activities Also, young children are not able to life heavy objects or cross the street safely without the help of adults Also, young children are not able to life heavy objects or cross the street safely without the help of adults

3. Making the Surroundings Safe Keeping the surroundings safe and equipment in good repair can prevent many accidents (remove potential safety hazards from the environment) Keeping the surroundings safe and equipment in good repair can prevent many accidents (remove potential safety hazards from the environment)

Agencies That Help Accident prevention is an individual responsibility, but there are many agencies that can help Accident prevention is an individual responsibility, but there are many agencies that can help The National Safety Council is a private agency that works to prevent accidents and collects statistics on accidental deaths and injuries The National Safety Council is a private agency that works to prevent accidents and collects statistics on accidental deaths and injuries The American National Red Cross is another agency that works to increase safety by offering courses in first aid and lifesaving The American National Red Cross is another agency that works to increase safety by offering courses in first aid and lifesaving

Safety at Home More than 25 million people are injured at home each year More than 25 million people are injured at home each year Thousands have died and many more injured from fall, fires, burns, poisoning, and contact with electrical current Thousands have died and many more injured from fall, fires, burns, poisoning, and contact with electrical current THESE ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED!!! THESE ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED!!!

Falls Falls account for 1/3 of all injuries and deaths at home Falls account for 1/3 of all injuries and deaths at home Young children and elderly people do not have good balance Young children and elderly people do not have good balance Unsteady ladders, slippery floors, and clutter on floor and stairs can all be extremely dangerous Unsteady ladders, slippery floors, and clutter on floor and stairs can all be extremely dangerous

Preventing Falls CHOOSE 1 Use nonskid padding under rugs Use nonskid padding under rugs Use nonslip bath mats Use nonslip bath mats Install grab bars in showers and tubs Install grab bars in showers and tubs Put gates at the bottom and tops of stairs for young children Put gates at the bottom and tops of stairs for young children Do not leave toys, games, books, or other articles on the floor Do not leave toys, games, books, or other articles on the floor

Fires Most burn deaths in homes are caused by careless use of matches, cigarette lighters, and cigarettes Most burn deaths in homes are caused by careless use of matches, cigarette lighters, and cigarettes Cooking accidents and faulty heaters are also causes of home fires Cooking accidents and faulty heaters are also causes of home fires

Preventing Fires CHOOSE 1 Smoke detectors can give family members the warning they need to get out of the house quickly and safely Smoke detectors can give family members the warning they need to get out of the house quickly and safely Conduct regular fire drills Conduct regular fire drills Have a specific place to meet Have a specific place to meet In case of a fire, get everyone out of the house and call for help In case of a fire, get everyone out of the house and call for help DO NOT GO BACK INTO A BURNING BUILDING TO SAVE POSSESSIONS!!! DO NOT GO BACK INTO A BURNING BUILDING TO SAVE POSSESSIONS!!!

Poisoning Keep the number of the nearest poison control center next to your phone Keep the number of the nearest poison control center next to your phone Poison control centers can give you emergency medical advice about poisons Poison control centers can give you emergency medical advice about poisons If an accident occurs, tell poison control what and how much was swallowed If an accident occurs, tell poison control what and how much was swallowed You may be instructed to make the victim vomit or neutralize the poison You may be instructed to make the victim vomit or neutralize the poison

Prevent Poisoning CHOOSE 1 Keep medicines and cleaning products out of reach of children Keep medicines and cleaning products out of reach of children Buy products with child-safe caps Buy products with child-safe caps Read the directions each time you use a poisonous product Read the directions each time you use a poisonous product Dispose of all old medicines by flushing them down the toilet Dispose of all old medicines by flushing them down the toilet

Electrical Hazards Faulty wiring, appliances, cords, or outlets that are overloaded may cause fires Faulty wiring, appliances, cords, or outlets that are overloaded may cause fires They can also cause serious burns or electrocution if a faulty cord is touched They can also cause serious burns or electrocution if a faulty cord is touched Electrocution is death caused by electric shock Electrocution is death caused by electric shock

Preventing Electrical Hazards CHOOSE 1 Never use electric tools or appliances in wet areas Never use electric tools or appliances in wet areas Do not mow wet grass with an electric mower Do not mow wet grass with an electric mower Do not fly kites or climb trees near power lines Do not fly kites or climb trees near power lines Cover wall sockets with safety caps Cover wall sockets with safety caps

Tools and Machinery When using tools and machinery, make sure to use them correctly When using tools and machinery, make sure to use them correctly When you are not sure how, ask someone who can help you When you are not sure how, ask someone who can help you

Safety at Work Accidents can affect both the worker and their employer because the worker may need medical treatment and lose their job, and the employer may have to replace their employee Accidents can affect both the worker and their employer because the worker may need medical treatment and lose their job, and the employer may have to replace their employee

Employers’ Responsibilities Since the 1900s, elimination of safety hazards on the job has reduced accidental deaths by 75% Since the 1900s, elimination of safety hazards on the job has reduced accidental deaths by 75% Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that establishes and enforces safety regulations in factories and businesses (not applied to farms) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that establishes and enforces safety regulations in factories and businesses (not applied to farms)

Employers’ Responsibilities Companies that use heavy machinery are more likely to have accidents, so many companies have now required safety education programs for their workers Companies that use heavy machinery are more likely to have accidents, so many companies have now required safety education programs for their workers Many states require that workers be told about the dangers of harmful materials on the job (toxic substances or radiation effects may not appear until years later) Many states require that workers be told about the dangers of harmful materials on the job (toxic substances or radiation effects may not appear until years later)

Workers’ Responsibilities Although employers can help safeguard workers, each worker is still responsible for their own safety Although employers can help safeguard workers, each worker is still responsible for their own safety Wear protective clothing and gear Wear protective clothing and gear If you notice a safety hazard, report it immediately (or contact OSHA) If you notice a safety hazard, report it immediately (or contact OSHA) If nothing improves, consider looking for another job to avoid injury If nothing improves, consider looking for another job to avoid injury