Health: Chapter 8 - Safety and Injury Prevention

If you are trapped in a burning building what should you do before opening a door?

Feel if the door is hot, because the room beyond the door may be on fire.

What is the best way to prevent car accidents?

Follow all traffic laws

Why should you only swim in areas where there is a lifeguard?

In case you need help

What is one way you can be prepared for a fire?

Keep a fire extinguisher in our near your kitchen

life preserver

a device that helps a person to say afloat in water

smoke detector

a device that warns people of fire or smoke by letting out a loud noise

Fire extinguisher

a metal device filled with water, chemicals, and gases that is used to put out fires

pedestrian

a person who is walking

electrical shock

a response to electricity passing through the body

hazard

any unsafe condition that can cause harm to people

What can you do to protect the safety of yourself and the others while driving?

1) Always follow the traffic laws 2) Drive a safe distance behind the car in front of you 3) Never drink and drive 4) Always wear a seat belt

How can you prevent an injury while swimming?

1) Always swim with a friend 2) Swim near a lifeguard 3) Do not dive into shallow areas

You want to go for a bicycle ride. The strap on your helmet is broken. What should you do?

1) Buy a new helmet 2) Fix the strap 3) Do not ride

What are two examples of a hazardous substance?

1) Cleaning supplies 2) Medicines

What can you do to be safe while walking?

1) Cross streets at crosswalk only 2) Do not cross if the traffic light is red 3) Wear light colored clothing or reflectors if you have to walk at night

What are some ways that you can prevent falls?

1) Hold onto handrails when using strairs 2) Clear stairs of objects 3) Use a step ladder to reach high objects 4) Use a non-skid mat in the bathtub 5) Use a night light

List 3 ways you can be prepared for an emergency

1) Keep a list of important phone numbers 2) Know first aid basics 3) Call 911

What are some things you can do to prevent an electrical shock?

1) Keep all electrical appliances away from water 2) Never touch the metal part of a plug 3) Unplug a lamp before you replace a bulb 4) Do not use an appliance if the cord is cut

What are 3 ways to prevent fires?

1) Keep your oven clean 2) Do not plug too many wires into one outlet 3) Never play with matches

Why do you think it is important for passengers in the backseat to wear seat belts?

1) Passengers can be injured in an accident 2) Passengers who are not wearing seat belts may be thrown to the front of the car, hitting the driver and causing injury

Your friends are going waterskiing and they do not want to wear life preservers because they think the look silly. What should you do?

1) Wear one anyway or do not go 2) Buy some fancy ski vests that look cool from the sporting goods store

Name 2 ways you can prevent injury when playing sport

1) Wear the proper safety equipment 2) Follow the rules of the game

What is a life preserver?

A device used to help you stay afloat

Where is the safest place to cross a street?

At the cross walk

What should you do if a fire starts in a greasy frying pan?

Cover the pan and take it off the burner. Use baking soda to put the fire out.

hazardous substances

Poisonous chemicals that can do harm or kill if swallowed or touched

Why should you get out of a pool or lake during an electrical storm?

So you are not electrocuted

Your friend's father owns a gun. Your friend wants to show it to you.

Tell you friend "NO" and leave.

Where is a good place to store poison?

Up high in a locked cabinet away from children