Safety at Home and at Work

Unintentional Injuries Intentional vs. Unintentional Accident Chain ◦The situation ◦The unsafe habit ◦The unsafe action ◦The accident ◦The result

Fire Prevention Most fires caused by heating equip. appliances, electrical wiring, and smoking ◦Candles ◦Children playing with matches/lighters ◦Dirty stoves/ovens and/or unattended cooking ◦Frayed electrical cords Fuel + Heat + Oxygen = Fire ◦Only need to take away one

Fire Safety Smoke Alarms ◦On every level and outside sleeping areas ◦Test once per month CO Detector ◦CO is the silent killer ◦On every level and in basement and garage Escape Plan ◦2 ways out ◦Whistle and flashlight ALWAYS CALL 911 FIRST

Preventing Falls 20% of ER visits are from falls Stairways free of clutter, handrails, etc. Clean floors Nonskid mats under throw rungs Nonskid mats in bathtubs and showers Don’t put electrical cords where people walk Use a sturdy stool

Preventing Electrical Shock Pull on plug not cord Inspect cords Never under rugs or carpets Never use electrical appliance or tool if wet Don’t overload outlets Plastic protectors in outlets

Preventing Poisoning 900,000 ER visits each year from poison 90% occur at home & 50% children<6 yrs ◦I was one of those 50% Keep medications in childproof containers Sore chemicals in original containers Never mix chemicals, it leads to toxic gas Use in well-ventilated areas

Computer/Video Game Safety Eyestrain/sore muscles/carpal tunnel 10min break every hour Avoid glare on the screen ◦18-30in between you and the screen ◦Indirect lighting Adjustable and comfortable chairs

Safety on the Job 3million teens earn a summer paycheck ◦500 injured everyday Teens are prohibited from certain jobs ◦Roofing ◦Demolition ◦Handling TnT or radioactive materials Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

You are to draw the layout of your home from the top view. You are to draw 2 escape routes from every room in the house you can use to get out of the house in case of an emergency. Picture must be labeled. An example is provided on the next slide Worth 20 pts.