SAFETY AT HOME AND AT WORK
Feb 14, 2016
SAFETY AT HOME AND AT WORK
Safety At Home
PREVENTING FIRES◦1- Never leave a candle burning unattended
◦2- Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children
◦3- Make sure that a person doesn’t fall asleep while smoking
◦4- Keep stoves and ovens off◦5- Replace frayed electrical cords
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Smoke alarm- ◦an alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke
Fire extinguisher- ◦a portable device that puts out small fires
PREVENTING FALLS
Keep stairways lit, and cleanKeep the floor clean (no clutter)Bathtubs / showers mats and railsNo cords where people walkSafety latches for childrenA sturdy step stool for reaching things in
high places
PREVENTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Unplug an electrical appliance immediately if anything seems to be wrong
Inspect cords periodicallyDo not run cords under carpet or rugsNever use an electrical appliance or power tool if
you or floor is wetCheck outlets and extension cords to make sure
they aren’t overloadedIn homes with small children, cover unused
outlets with plastic protectors
FIREARM SAFETY
Never point a firearm at anyoneTreat firearms as if they were loadedStore firearms unloaded and locked up
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
◦The agency in the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace
RECREATIONAL SAFETY
1- Know your limits2- Bring supplies3- Wear protective clothing4- Tell people your plans5- Plan ahead for the weather
Heat exhaustion- an overheating of the body that results in cold, clammy skin and symptoms of shock
Hypothermia- a condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low
HEAT EXHAUSTION
FROSTBITE
WATER SAFETY
Swimming ◦Learn how to swim. Always swim with a buddy
◦Swim only in designated areas
◦If you get a cramp, relax, float, and press and squeeze the muscle until it relaxes
DIVING
◦Learn the proper diving technique
◦Never dive in unfamiliar areas
BOATING AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
◦Learn how to handle a boat or PWC correctly
◦Always wear a lifejacket◦Return to shore in bad weather◦Never ride in a boat or PWC with an operator who has been drinking
LAKE, RIVER, AND OCEAN SAFETY
Swim in supervised areas only
Enter water feet first
Watch for marine warnings
Be aware of your surroundings
Plan ahead
AUTO SAFETY
Vehicular safety-
◦obeying the rules of the roads, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment
1- Pay attention to your vehicle◦Gas/mirrors/seat belt
2- Pay attention to other drivers◦Drive defensive
3- Pay attention to road conditions◦Ice/rain
4- Pay attention to your physical state◦Sleepy/tired
5- Pay attention to your emotional state◦Angry/sad
ROAD RAGE- a practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon
SEVERE WEATHER- ◦ harsh or dangerous weather conditions
EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT- ◦a group of items that can be used for a short time until an emergency situation has stabilized
HURRICANE-
a powerful storm that originates at sea, characterized by winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, flooding, and sometimes tornadoes
FLASH FLOOD-
a flood with great volume and of short duration that is usually caused by heavy rainfall
TORNADOES-
a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground and produces a narrow path of destruction on land
BLIZZARD-
a snowstorm with winds of at least 35 miles per hour
EARTHQUAKES-
a violent shaking movement of the earth’s surface