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1. How do you think safety in housing has changed over the last 100 years? 2. What about the last 50 years? 3. 20 years?
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Unit 4: Safety and Security
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Carbon monoxide Lead-based paint Mold Radon What are the dangers/possible effects of these pollutants?
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Asbestos a fireproof, cancer-causing mineral that can easily become airborne and inhaled 4.1
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Biometrics – reading the unique physical characteristics of an individual as identification for entry, such as fingerprint identification
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. Combustible – capable of burning quickly
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. Dead-bolt – a security device that unlocks by turning a knob or key without action of a spring
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Lead based paint produced before 1978 which, when ingested when ingested, causes nervous system damage, stunted growth, and delayed development 4.1
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Radon An odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring gas found in certain types of soil and rock that can cause lung cancer if present in large quantities 4.1
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1. Apprenticeship – a program that combines on-the-job training from a skilled worker and classroom instruction 2. Aptitudes – the natural talents or capacities to do something 3. Career ladder – series of jobs through which a person can advance in a career
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How safe do you feel in your own home? Why?
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4. Entrepreneur – a person who owns and runs his or her own business 5. Internship – a formally defined, temporary position usually unpaid that requires a greater commitment of time than a voluntary position 6. Portfolio – collection of samples of work that highlights your interests, talents, contributions, and studies; important item to bring to job interviews 7. Trade – an occupation requiring manual or mechanical skill
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Use Computer lab to research Use the class textbook to help research
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Air purifiers Carbon monoxide detectors De-humidifiers HEPA filters ( A high efficiency particulate air filter is a type of air filterparticulateair filter that satisfies certain standards of efficiency such as those set by the United States Department of Energy. Designed to target much smaller pollutants and particles.United States Department of Energy Smoke detectors
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1)Use of different types of fire extinguishers Class A, Class B or Class C Class C Fires Fires in electrical appliances and equipment - caused by faulty wiring or in a TV. Class B Fires Fire in flammable liquids, gases, and greases -a flash fire in a frying pan or oven- in paint or solvents Class A Fires Fire in ordinary combustible materials -paper, cloth, and many plastic- 4.2
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2)Placement and maintenance of smoke detectors One detector placed on each floor of the home Placed in each room except kitchen and bathroom Near the kitchen Each sleeping area One near the furnace and water heater Tested regularly Two types Battery operated Fresh battery installed once a year Home electrical current 4.2
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3)Fire Safety Plan (evacuation route) Plan possible escape routes Ensure routes are usable Windows are easy to open Ladders for upper-story windows Routes, halls or doors are not blocked Designate a place for all family members to meet Draw a diagram showing all escape routes and location where you will meet Post diagram where everyone to see Increase safety-ask family members to sleep with bedroom door closed. Why close doors? Practice the escape plan by holding fire drills twice a year Hold at least some drills after dark Most danger time is between 10:00 pm to 3:00 am
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4) Use of space heaters
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Where did we learn yesterday that smoke detectors should be placed in a home?
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Combustible capable of burning quickly 4.2.1
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Evaluate fire safety procedures for a specific space bath room kitchen
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Worth 50 points 1. Draw the floor plan of YOUR home. Label all rooms. Use the appropriate symbols for doors and windows 2. Draw furniture for each room (including sink, refrigerator, etc.) 3. Show how each room would escape in the even of a fire. Use a red marker or colored pencil. 4. Show a specific meeting spot for your family outside (tree, mailbox, neighbors house, etc.) 5. Write a paragraph to explain your escape plan and meeting spot.
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Biometrics = reading the unique physical characteristics of an individual as identification for entry, such as fingerprint identification
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Dead-bolt = a security device that unlocks by turning a knob or key without action of a spring
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Alarm systems Intercoms Lighting
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Develop a plan to improve home security Include things like: Doors Landscaping Windows Lighting
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Chemical handling and storage
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Emergency numbers 4.4.1 Locate and post emergency numbers for one’s home Assignment: Students will compile a list of numbers Emergency numbers – Police, fire, hospital, doctor Poison control numbers Family numbers Friends numbers
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Sanitation practices Wash hand correctly and often Handle food safety Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot Eliminate cross-contamination
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Unobstructed traffic patterns Eliminate clutter on floor and staircase Arrange furniture to not block walk lanes
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Evaluate potential safety hazards in a space Students will use a room diagram to identify potential safety hazards
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Fill out your study guide. We will go over it on Monday. Your test will be Tuesday. Any questions? Just ask!
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