Module 2 - A Safe Environment Flashcards
KEY POINT #1 True or False the characteristics of a safe child care environment are: potential hazards are at a minimum; the surroundings are neat and orderly; the children are constantly supervised; and caregivers have knowledge of and practice safety policies and procedures
True
what is a safety hazard?
is anything in the environment that can be dangerous to a child’s health or welfare
what are 4 scenarios where you would use the listed emergency equipment?
1) first aid kits: on a field trip
2) fire extinguisher/ range-top fire suppression system: kitchen fire
3) smoke detectors: closet fire
4) emergency phone number list: child eat a plant outside
KEY POINT #2 True or False to prevent poisoning, keep chemicals out of children’s reach, follow safe food-handling procedures, obey directions found on medicine labels and teach children not to place unfamiliar items (plants, liquids, objects, etc) in or near their mouth
True
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #1 what are some poison hazards during spring and summer?
insecticides and garden chemicals; snakes and spiders; plants, bulbs, and seeds; leaves, berries, and flowers; mushrooms (all wild mushrooms should be considered dangerous); food poisoning at picnics; gasoline; spring cleaning products
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #2 what are some poison hazards during fall and winter?
kerosene; antifreeze; leaves, berries’ and bulbs; cold and flu medication; improperly handled, prepared, or stored food at holiday gatherings
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #3 what are some poison hazards during winter holidays?
holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, plants, tinsel, ornaments, and decorations that look like candy or food that are not in original packaging; alcohol’ which is very hazardous to small children; and medication and personal items brought in by family members, which are attractive to children because these things are new to them.
KEY POINT #3 True or False a child’s response to an injury or accidents depends on the adults and others around him
True
KEY POINT #4 True or False the caregiver has important roles in injury prevention, and it is their responsibility to secure a safe environment for the children in their care
True
what are some of the roles a caregiver plays in injury prevention?
careful, constant supervision; maintaining a neat and orderly environment; teaching children safe behaviors; providing age and skill-level appropriate toys and games; having a person on the premises at all times who knows first aid and/or CPR
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION #1 dante is standing on his tip-toes an a chair trying to reach a toy on a high shelf. how would you respond using “safe talk”?
you might say “dante, chairs are for sitting on. if you need help, please ask me.”
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION #2 bobby, nikki, and juan are playing in the sandbox. bobby is throwing sand at the other two children. how would you respond using the “safe talk”?
you might say “bobby! be safe! please keep the sand on the ground”
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION #3 ali is chewing on a crayon. how would you respond using “safe talk”?
you might say “ali, we eat food. crayons are for coloring on paper. be safe, and take the crayon out of your mouth”
KEY POINT #5 True or False caregivers should familiarize themselves with their child care program’s emergency procedures and evacuation drills.
True
child care programs must have what 2 things in order to prepare for fires and other disasters?
1) evacuation plan
2) periodic evacuation drills
