1. SAFETY AT HOME AND AT WORK

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

3. ACCIDENT VIDEO

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

9. 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

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

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

14. 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

15. HEAT EXHAUSTION

16. HYPOTHERMIA

17. FROSTBITE

18. 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

19. DIVING Learn the proper diving technique
Never dive in unfamiliar areas

20. 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

21. 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

23. 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

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

25. 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

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

27. 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

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

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

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

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

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