Safety at Safety at Home and at Home and at

SchoolSchoolChapter 20Chapter 20Lesson 1Lesson 1

Objectives Explain how to stay safe in the home and at

school.

Identify the parts of an accident chain.

Develop safe habits.

Developing Safe Habits

ACCIDENT: any event that was not intended to happen. Every hour, at least 1 person between 10-19 is

killed due to an accident.

ACCIDENTAL INJURIES: injuries that result from an accident Ex. Fall on ice and break your arm.

ACCIDENT CHAIN: series of events that include a situation, an unsafe habit, and an unsafe action. To avoid injuries:

Focus on what you are doing

Know your limits

Plan ahead

Example of an Accident Chain

1.) The situation: Karla arrives home from school & rushes to answer the

phone.

2.) Unsafe Habit: Karla often leaves her things scattered on the floor in her

room.

3.) Unsafe Action: After talking on the phone, Karla goes to get ready for her

soccer game and trips over a pile of belongings on the floor.

4.) Accident & Injury: Karla falls and hurts her ankle. Now she can’t play in her

soccer game.

Put these in the correct order according to the

accident chain Jason often texts when he is driving.

Jason gets into a car accident and breaks his foot.

Jason is in a hurry to drive to his basketball game.

Jason texts his friend Mike as he is driving on the highway and doesn’t see the stop sign.

Think of an accident chain that involves the word written on the

notecard. Write both your names at the top of the paper. Also, write down the word/phrase that is on your notecard.

1.) The situation: .

2.) Unsafe Habit:

3.) Unsafe Action:

4.) Accident & Injury:

**Remember, you must include all 4 of the steps above!

Safety at Home Most common type of home injury involves

falls.

Others include poisonings, electrical shocks, guns and fires.

Many can be prevented.

Prevention Wipe up spills and use nonskid rugs.

Keep clutter off the floor

Store cleaning products and other poisonous materials out of reach of young kids.

Replace broken electrical cords

Never use electrical appliances near water.

Store guns properly & handle them as if they are loaded.

Fire Prevention Fires need 3 elements:

Fuel, heat, air

Keep stoves/ovens clean

Keep flammable items away from heat sources

Never leave cigarettes on furniture

Inspect electrical wires and outlets

Store matches and lighters properly

Install smoke alarms on every level of the house.

FIRE! Leave house immediately

Stay close to the floor

Keep your mouth and nose covered

Feel all doors before opening

Stop, drop and roll

Call fire department

Safety at School Follow the rules

Ex. NO TIPPING CHAIRS

Report weapons or unsafe activities Bullying

Wear safety gear when appropriate Sports

Science lab

Objectives Explain how to stay safe in the home and at

school.

Identify the parts of an accident chain.

Develop safe habits.

Assignment Worksheet 20.1

Due at the beginning of next class.