SAFETY AT HOME AND AT WORK

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 EQUIPMENT

Smoke alarm- ◦an alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke

Fire extinguisher- ◦a portable device that puts out small fires

PREVENTING FALLS

Keep stairways lit, and cleanKeep the floor clean (no clutter)Bathtubs / showers mats and railsNo cords where people walkSafety latches for childrenA sturdy step stool for reaching things in

high places

PREVENTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Unplug an electrical appliance immediately if anything seems to be wrong

Inspect cords periodicallyDo not run cords under carpet or rugsNever use an electrical appliance or power tool if

you or floor is wetCheck outlets and extension cords to make sure

they aren’t overloadedIn homes with small children, cover unused

outlets with plastic protectors

FIREARM SAFETY

Never point a firearm at anyoneTreat firearms as if they were loadedStore firearms unloaded and locked up

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

◦The agency in the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace

RECREATIONAL SAFETY

1- Know your limits2- Bring supplies3- Wear protective clothing4- Tell people your plans5- 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

HEAT EXHAUSTION

FROSTBITE

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

DIVING

◦Learn the proper diving technique

◦Never dive in unfamiliar areas

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

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

AUTO SAFETY

Vehicular safety-

◦obeying the rules of the roads, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment

1- Pay attention to your vehicle◦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

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

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

HURRICANE-

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

FLASH FLOOD-

a flood with great volume and of short duration that is usually caused by heavy rainfall

TORNADOES-

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

BLIZZARD-

a snowstorm with winds of at least 35 miles per hour

EARTHQUAKES-

a violent shaking movement of the earth’s surface