Accidents

Question 1

Why do accidents happen

Answer 1

Awareness eg. Lack of understanding around us
Dependent eg. Some depend on you for movement and can’t get out of way themselves
Curious eg. Want to see what happens
No fear. Eg do f know consequences as it takes a long child to understand if somethings hot they will get burnt

Question 2

When are accidents more likely to happen hint 5 points

Answer 2

Stress eg. If parents stressed and involved in problems they may not take enough notice in children

Poor role model eg. If parents do something dangerous children will copy like crossing road with no crossing
Over protection eg. If parents too protective children maybe less aware and might not understand consistencies
Under protection eg. Parents let kids play out by themselves when too young an age
Lack of awareness eg. May not realise their children were capable of doing the things they are so don’t prevent it such as leaving knives on the side when think children can’t climb up and get it

Question 3

What effects the rate of accidents

Answer 3

Age- Young or too old are fragile and unsteady. Children have lack of understanding of consequences
Older person forgets child capability

Environment- crowded untidy room bad more tripping hazards. Glass doors and objects could smash. Weather we slip if too icy or wet. Swimming in lake if hot and climbing trees and falling

Supervision- parents not paying full attention to children as believe aren’t capable. Busy with jobs not taking g enough notice

Question 4

Common hazards

Answer 4

Chocking 
Falling
Poisoning
Scratching
Hitting head

Question 5

Prevent accidents

Answer 5

Good role model 
Make home safe
Don't leave children alone
But suitable safe products 
Teach children to be safe