Being safe at Home and School

Question 1

Unintentional injury is an unplanned injury. There are five key factors that have the ability to help in reducing unintentional injuries. They include:

Answer 1

• Awareness and Knowledge – Recognizing risks to your safety and knowing what actions to take can reduce the risk of unintentional injury.
• Ability – Be realistic when you judge your abilities and those of others.
• State of Mind – Be aware of your own condition and that of others. A person who is tired, rushed, distressed, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol is more likely to be injured or to cause injury to others.
• Environmental conditions – Consider the hazards in your environment that might cause an injury. For example the floor has just been mopped, do not run across it when the telephone rings.

Question 2

What is The Accident Chain?

Answer 2

This is a chain of events that lead up to an accident. By understanding the chain of events, you can better prevent injuries by changing one part of a chain.

Question 3

What does an accident chain look like?

Answer 3

1. The situation
2. The unsafe habit
3. The unsafe action
4. The accident
5. The result

Question 4

Provide an example of an accident chain:

Answer 4

1. The situation – You are at a party with some friends.
2. The unsafe habit – Your friends are drinking, including a friend that is your driver.
3. The unsafe action – Your friends get in the car to drive home.
4. The accident – A car crash occurs.
5. The result – Your friend is facing severe legal consequences and possible life altering medical problems.

At what point could this “accident” or unintentional injury have been prevented? There are several options: not drinking at the party, having a designated driver, or calling a parent or taxi when your friend chose to drink. There are choices. This “accident” didn’t have to occur.

Question 5

Most unintentional poisoning occurs to what age group?

Answer 5

Most unintentional poisoning occurs with children under five years of age. It is always a good idea to have the number for Poison Control near your phone.

Question 6

Carbon monoxide poisoning is another category of poisoning that is important to understand. What is Carbon momoxide?

Answer 6

Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by vehicles and fuel-burning appliances.

Question 7

How can carbon monoxide poisoning occour?

Answer 7

If garages or appliances are not vented or functioning properly, carbon monoxide can build up and cause severe illness or even death.

Question 8

Ways to aviod carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 8

To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, it is a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector near furnaces and in every sleeping area in your home.

Question 9

What is electrocution?

Answer 9

Death from direct contact with electricity is known as electrocution.

Question 10

What is assult

Answer 10

An assault is an unlawful attempt or threat to harm someone.

Question 11

What is rape?

Answer 11

One person forces another person to have sexual relations.

Question 12

What is stalking?

Answer 12

A stalker is someone who makes repeated, unwanted contact with a person and may threaten to kill or injure the person.