1. INDOOR SAFETY Chapter 6

2. INJURY Falls are the most common child injury 1/2 toy-related injuries are due to choking 1:6 children has dangerous levels of lead Every 2 hours a child dies from a gunshot

3. SAFETY POLICIES A tool for preventing injuries, protecting children, promoting safety. Safety policies must be in compliance with CA laws and regulations

4. COMMON HAZARDS Falling Choking Burns Drowning Poisoning

5. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Lack of adequate ventilation and temp control Pets: may cause allergies and diseases Cleaning supplies Lack of safety devices Heat; food,water, radiators, etc. Water: standing/too hot

6. HAZARDS, cont’d Sharp objects and corners Electrical Guns Foods that can cause choking Lids that can trap a child See Table 6.1

7. USE OF SPACE Legally required space/ child Avoid runways Windows Separate loud/quiet activities

8. SAFE INDOOR EQUIPMENT Equipment should be in good repair Equipment should be easy to clean Cribs Changing tables Infant walkers Water tables See Table 6.4 for water safety guidelines

9. TOY SAFETY Choking Strangulation Lids/crawl spaces Age appropriate risks: See Table 6.6 Choking and Art Supply safety will be discussed next week

10. POISON CONTROL 1-800-222-1222 The most common emergency involving young children, especially under 4 yrs, is accidental poisoning Home is the most likely place for poisoning Drugs Skin and hair products Cleaners Insecticides/pesticides

11. POISONING Ingestion Contact Inhalation Animal or insect bites Injection/puncture See Table 6.11

12. INDOOR PLANTS THAT POISON See Table 6.12

13. BURNS Scalding is the chief cause of burns to children Fires caused by matches and lighters are the primary cause of fire-related deaths of young children Chemical burns Electrical burns Hot objects

14. BURN PREVENTION SEE TABLE 6.14 Practice fire drills and evacuation Fire extinguishers Smoke alarms Emergency numbers posted by phone

15. INTERPERSONAL SAFETY Injuries may be physical, emotional, or threatened Injuries from other children Injuries from adults at home or school –Positive Discipline and guidance techniques