1. PREVENTING INJURY STAYING SAFE AT HOME GIVING FIRST AID
PERSONAL SAFETY
PREVENTING INJURY
STAYING SAFE AT HOME
GIVING FIRST AID

2. 85,000 PEOPLE DIE EACH YEAR FROM ACCIDENTAL INJURIES

3. Safety Hazard- potential source of danger
Safety conscious-being aware that safety is important
Hazard- potential source of danger

4. Leaving items on stairs Leaving clothes out on the floor
Example of Hazards
Water spilled on floor
Leaving items on stairs
Leaving clothes out on the floor

5. Injuries caused by unexpected events
Accidental Injuries
Injuries caused by unexpected events

6. Patterns that lead to accidents
Accident Chain
Patterns that lead to accidents

7. Example of Accident Chain
1. Wake up late for bus
2 Left books out on floor
3. Run to bathroom to get ready
4. Trip over books and fall down
5. Sprain your wrist, in too much pain, and miss the bus

8. Breaking the Accident Chain
Change the situation (get up earlier)
Change the unsafe habit (put books away)
Change the unsafe action (pay attention where you walk)

9. Fire Safety Flammable – able to catch on fire
Electric Overload – too much electric current flows along a single circuit

10. Common Causes of Fires in Homes
Careless cooking
Careless smoking
Gas leaks
Candles
Damaged electrical systems/ overloads
Incorrect storage of flammable materials

11. In Case of a Fire….
Smoke Alarm – a device that sounds an alarm when it senses smoke
Install them by bedrooms and sleeping areas

12. Being Prepared for a Fire…
Fire Extinguisher – A device that sprays chemicals that put out fires
NEVER use water to put out fire that involves
grease, oil or electricity!!!

13. Preventing Falls – Safety Rules
In kitchen – clean spills right away and use a stool to reach high places
In bathroom - use a nonskid mat near tub or shower and keep personal products in plastic bottles

14. Preventing Falls cont…..
On the stairs- keep staircases well lit and clear of objects, use handrails, and put gates up to stop small children

15. Preventing Poisonings
Never call a child’s medicine or vitamins “candy”
All meds in childproof bottles
Keep out of reach of children

16. Preventing Electrical Shock
Do not use around water or if you are wet
Unplug hairdryers not in use
Cover unused outlets

17. Gun Safety If you find a gun do not touch it Call an adult immediately
Never play with a gun or point it at someone

18. Walk on sidewalks when you can Cross in crosswalks
Safety on Foot
Walk on sidewalks when you can
Cross in crosswalks
Look both ways before crossing road

19. Safety on Wheels Wear a helmet when biking or skating
Wear clothing that fits
Make sure bike seats and handlebars are secure
Obey all traffic laws

20. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of DEATH for children ages 2 to 16

21. Safety in Vehicles Wear a seat belt whenever you ride in a vehicle
Ride in the backseat of a car to avoid being hurt by the force of air bags
Don’t bother bus driver while they are driving
Stay in your seat while the bus is moving

22. Water Safety Swim only when lifeguard or adult is present
Swim with a buddy
Don’t swim if you are tired or cold
Dive only in marked areas

23. First Aid
The immediate care given to someone who becomes injured or ill until regular medical care can be provided

24. YOU can save someone’s life by acting quickly and correctly!!!!!

25. Emergency Situation Checklist
Call 911or tell someone else to call
Give them your name, location, and reason for calling
Explain the condition of the injured person
Describe what you have already done for them

27. Universal Precautions
Steps you can take to minimize contact with blood and other body fluids, which can contain viruses

28. Precautions to Take Wear gloves when possible Avoid touching blood
Wear a face mask when giving rescue breathes
Wash hands immediately afterwards

29. Restoring Breathing and Heartbeat
If breathing stops ask person “Are you okay”
If no answer..call 911
A trained person should begin CPR

30. CPR – procedure to restore breathing and circulation
Rescue Breathing – procedure where someone forces air into the lungs of a person who cannot breathe on his own

31. AED’s
Sends a quick jolt of electricity to the heart through the chest to make heart start beating again
Must have training to use them

33. How to Help A Choking Victim (Adult or Child)
Give the person 5 back blows (Strike the person between the shoulder blades)
5 Abdominal thrusts if that doesn’t work

34. Abdominal Thrusts

35. Help a Choking Baby
Hold the infant face down along your forearm
Hit the area on the infants back between shoulder blades 5 X’s

36. If You Are Alone and Choking…
Use your fist and hand to perform abdominal thrusts
Use the back of a chair

37. How to Stop Bleeding Call 911 Put on gloves
Raise the wound above the heart
Cover the wound with a clean cloth
Press palm of hand firmly against cloth for 5 minutes or until help gets there

38. Bleeding Cont…. Do not stop to check wound
If blood soaks through add another cloth or gauze on top of the first
Once bleeding slows or stops, secure firmly in place
Stay with victim until help arrives

39. Burns
First Degree Burn – flush the burned area with cold water for 20 minutes
Do not use ice
Ex. Sunburn

40. 2nd Degree Burn Flush with cold water for 20 minutes
Elevate the burned area
Loosely wrap the cooled burn
Do not pop blisters or peel loose skin

41. Third Degree Burns Require immediate medical attention Call 911
Do not try to remove burned clothing
Only a medical professional should treat these

42. Stings (If allergic call 911)
Remove the stinger by scraping it off with a straight object (Do not use tweezers!!)
Wash the site with soap and water
Apply ice (wrapped in cloth) for 10 minutes

43. Animal Bites Wash the bite with soap and water
Apply pressure to stop bleeding
If skin is broken, contact doctor