Lesson 1 Safety at Home and at Work

Lesson 1 Safety at Home and at Work Every year, thousands of people are injured as a result of accidents in the home. The National Safety Council reports that a fatal home injury occurs every 18 minutes and a disabling home injury occurs every 4 seconds.

Lesson 1 Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you will learn to: • Develop strategies for preventing accidental injuries at home and at work • Examine proper training and procedures to prevent accidental injuries

Lesson 1 Accidental Injuries Types of Injuries • There are two types of injuries—intentional and unintentional, or accidental. • An intentional injury is the result of a deliberate attempt to cause harm. • One goal of Healthy People 2010 is to reduce the number of deaths caused by unintentional or accidental injuries.

Lesson 1 Accidental Injuries Strategies for Preventing Accidental Injuries Although accidental injuries often seem to be random events, experts have observed an accident chain.

Lesson 1 Safety at Home Preventing Fires • Three elements—fuel, heat, and oxygen—must be present for a fire to occur. • Fuel can be carelessly stored rags, wood, gasoline, or paper. • A heat source can be a lighted match, a damaged electrical wire, a smoldering cigarette, or a pilot light. • The oxygen in the air feeds and fans the flames.

Lesson Safety at Home 1 Tips to Avoid Unintentional Fires Never leave a burning candle unattended. Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Make sure that a person doesn’t fall asleep while smoking. Keep stoves and ovens clean. Replace frayed electrical cords.

Lesson 1 Safety at Home Fire-Safety Equipment • One smoke alarm should be located on every floor of a home, preferably outside a sleeping area and near the kitchen. • The alarm should be tested once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once a year. • Check the dial on your fire extinguisher periodically to ensure that it still has enough pressure to work in an emergency. • When using an extinguisher, stand away from the flames; aim at the source of the fire, not at the flames; and move the spray from side to side.

Lesson 1 Safety at Home Preventing Falls • Keep stairways well lit, in good repair, free of clutter, and equipped with sturdy handrails and nonskid stair strips. • Keep the floor clean and use nonskid throw rugs, or place nonskid mats under rugs. • Make sure bathtubs and showers have safety rails. • Do not run electrical or telephone cords across areas where people walk. • If there are small children in the home, install adjustable safety latches so that windows will open only a few inches. • Use a sturdy step stool when reaching for items in high places.

Lesson 1 Safety at Home Preventing Electrical Shock • Unplug an electrical appliance immediately if anything seems to be wrong. Always pull on the plug, not the cord. • Inspect cords periodically for signs of cracked insulation, and replace frayed cords immediately. • Do not run cords under carpets or rugs. • Check outlets and extension cords to make sure they aren’t overloaded. • In homes with small children, cover unused outlets with plastic protectors.

Lesson 1 Safety at Home Preventing Poisoning • Keep medications and other potentially poisonous substances in childproof containers and out of the reach of children. • Dispose of any expired medications. • Store all household chemicals in their original containers. • Never mix household chemicals that could give off toxic gases when combined. • Make sure there is adequate ventilation when using fuel-burning appliances.

Lesson 1 Safety at Home Firearm Safety • Never point a firearm at anyone for any reason. • Treat all firearms as if they are loaded. If you find a firearm, leave the area and tell an adult. • Store firearms unloaded, and store the ammunition separately. • Both should be in locked cabinets that are well out of the reach of children.

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Lesson 1 Safety on the Job Preventing Injuries to Teens on the Job The Department of Labor prohibits anyone under 18 from doing certain jobs, including: • Roofing and construction work. • Demolition. • Driving a forklift and any vehicle. • Operating power-driven machinery. • Handling explosives and radioactive materials. Both employees and employers must follow safety rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke is called a(n) _____. 1. fire hydrant 2. accident chain 3. smoke alarm 4. fire extinguisher

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. 3. smoke alarm An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke is called a smoke alarm. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. Which of the following is NOT a step in the accident chain? 1. Situation 2. Unsafe habit 3. Unsafe action 4. Re-evaluation

Lesson A. 1 Quick Review - Answer 4. re-evaluation Steps in the accident chain do NOT re-evaluation. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. The three elements that must be present for a fire to start are fuel, heat source, oxygen, and structure. True False

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. False. The three elements that must be present for a fire to start are fuel, heat source, and oxygen. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. For specific jobs that a teen might have, and to prevent accidental injuries on those jobs, developing a checklist that features accident safety strategies is optimal. True False

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. True. For specific jobs that a teen might have, and to prevent accidental injuries on those jobs, developing a checklist that features accident safety strategies is optimal. Click Next to attempt another question.

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Lesson Quick Review - Answer 1 A. Correct! An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke is called a smoke alarm. Click Next to attempt another question.

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Lesson Quick Review - Answer 1 A. Correct! Steps in the accident chain do NOT include the following: re-evaluation. Click Next to attempt another question.

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Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! The three elements that must be present for a fire to start are fuel, heat source, and oxygen. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! For specific jobs that a teen might have, and to prevent accidental injuries on those jobs, developing a checklist that features accident safety strategies is optimal. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.