Lesson Lesson 11Safety 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 Lesson 11Lesson Objectives

• Develop strategies for preventing accidental injuries at home and at work

• Examine proper training and procedures to prevent accidental injuries

In this lesson, you will learn to:

Lesson Lesson 11Accidental 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 Lesson 11Strategies for Preventing Accidental Injuries

Although accidental injuries often seem to be random events, experts have observed an accident chain.

Accidental Injuries

Lesson Lesson 11Safety 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 Lesson 11Tips 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.

Safety at Home

Lesson Lesson 11Fire-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.

Safety at Home

Lesson Lesson 11Preventing 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.

Safety at Home

Lesson Lesson 11Preventing 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.

Safety at Home

Lesson Lesson 11Preventing 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.

Safety at Home

Lesson Lesson 11Firearm 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.

Safety at Home

Lesson Lesson 11Common Strategies for Safety at Home

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Lesson Lesson 11Computer Workstation Design

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Lesson Lesson 11Safety 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 Lesson 11Quick 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

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A. 3. smoke alarm

An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke is called a smoke alarm.

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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

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A. 4. re-evaluation

Steps in the accident chain do NOT re-evaluation.

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Q. The three elements that must

be present for a fire to start are fuel, heat source, oxygen, and structure.

True

False

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A. False. The three elements that must be present for a fire

to start are fuel, heat source, and oxygen.

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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

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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.

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• 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.

An unintentional injury is any injury resulting from an unexpected event, or accident.

An unintentional injury is any injury resulting from an unexpected event, or accident.

Types of Injuries

Accidental Injuries

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Although accidental injuries often seem to be random events, experts have observed an accident chain.

An accident chain is a sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury.

An accident chain is a sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury.

Strategies for Preventing Accidental Injuries

Accidental Injuries

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• 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.

A smoke alarm is an alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke.

A smoke alarm is an alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke.

Fire-Safety Equipment

Safety at Home

Lesson Lesson 11Fire-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.

A fire extinguisher is a portable device that puts out small fires by ejecting fire-extinguishing chemicals.

A fire extinguisher is a portable device that puts out small fires by ejecting fire-extinguishing chemicals.

Safety at Home

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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).

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the agency in the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the agency in the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace.

Preventing Injuries to Teens on the Job

Safety on the Job

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A. Correct! An alarm that is triggered by the presence of

smoke is called a smoke alarm.

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A. Correct! Steps in the accident chain do NOT include the

following: re-evaluation.

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A. Correct! The three elements that must be present for

a fire to start are fuel, heat source, and oxygen.

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You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.

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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.

Quick Review - Answer

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You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.

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