Safety at Home and at Work

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Unintentional Injuries

Intentional vs. UnintentionalAccident Chain

◦The situation◦The unsafe habit◦The unsafe action◦The accident◦The result

Fire Prevention

Most fires caused by heating equip. appliances, electrical wiring, and smoking◦Candles◦Children playing with matches/lighters◦Dirty stoves/ovens and/or unattended cooking◦Frayed electrical cords

Fuel + Heat + Oxygen = Fire◦Only need to take away one

Fire Safety

Smoke Alarms◦On every level and outside sleeping areas◦Test once per month

CO Detector◦CO is the silent killer◦On every level and in basement and garage

Escape Plan◦2 ways out◦Whistle and flashlight

ALWAYS CALL 911 FIRST

Preventing Falls

20% of ER visits are from fallsStairways free of clutter, handrails, etc.Clean floorsNonskid mats under throw rungsNonskid mats in bathtubs and showersDon’t put electrical cords where people

walkUse a sturdy stool

Preventing Electrical Shock

Pull on plug not cordInspect cordsNever under rugs or carpetsNever use electrical appliance or tool if

wetDon’t overload outletsPlastic protectors in outlets

Preventing Poisoning

900,000 ER visits each year from poison90% occur at home & 50% children<6 yrs

◦I was one of those 50%Keep medications in childproof containersSore chemicals in original containersNever mix chemicals, it leads to toxic gasUse in well-ventilated areas

Computer/Video Game Safety

Eyestrain/sore muscles/carpal tunnel10min break every hourAvoid glare on the screen

◦18-30in between you and the screen◦Indirect lighting

Adjustable and comfortable chairs

Safety on the Job

3million teens earn a summer paycheck◦500 injured everyday

Teens are prohibited from certain jobs◦Roofing◦Demolition◦Handling TnT or radioactive materials

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

You are to draw the layout of your home from the top view.

You are to draw 2 escape routes from every room in the house you can use to get out of the house in case of an emergency.

Picture must be labeled.An example is provided on the next slideWorth 20 pts.