Practicing Personal Safety 2 [ Lesson 3 ] 💗 Flashcards
________ is the leading cause of accident/injury among elderly.
Falls
_________to avoid falling.
Watch your step
The 4 leading causes of falls.
- Things that clutter the floor
- Spilled water/liquid/grease
- Small rugs on slipper surfaces
- Cluttered or dimly lit stairs, hallways, steps, and sidewalks
What should you know when you are going to use a ladder?
When using a ladder, place it firmly on ground / have someone hold it steady before you climb.
What should you know about stepladder?
It is not safe to climb unto top of stepladder even if someone is holding it.
How do you reduce risks? (self protection)
If telephone rings while home alone, let answering machine take it. Don’t let unknown caller know your home address or number.
How do you reduce risks? (protecting others)
When babysitting, you are responsible for the child.
How do you reduce risks? (protection at work)
Always wear required clothing and safety equipment.
Why do many Americans own firearms?
For hunting, target shooting, and personal protection.
According to national safety council, about ________ people are unintentionally killed by ________ each year.
680
Firearms
What are the Safety rules in firearms (set 1: 4 items)
- Store firearms/ammo away from children.
- Only handle when trained.
- Never point gun at any person, whether the gun is loaded / unloaded.
- Keep fingers off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
What are the Safety rules in firearms? (set 2: 4 items)
- Be conscious of where each shot is going.
- Unload your gun before taking it to an unclosed area.
- Make sure there is no ammo before cleaning it.
- Be aware of federal, state, and local laws that govern use of firearms.
__________ is 6th leading cause of accidental cause of accidental death. Over 90% at _______.
Fires and Burns
Home
What are the rules to prevent burns/fire? ( set 1: 3 items)
- Make sure burners are not turned up too high
- Keep pot/pan handles turned away from the front to avoid knocking when passing by.
- Use thick pot holder to protect your hands when lifting hot pans/pots/plates.
What are the rules to prevent burns/fire? ( set 2: 2 items)
- Never leave foods cooking unattended. Grease/ Oil can quickly burst into flames when exposed to intense burns.
- Be careful when removing lids of foods coming from the microwave, steam can cause painful burns.
_________ is one of the leading cause of accidental death, children are prone to.
Poisoning
What are the precautions for ingested toxins? (2)
- Keep poisonous substances in their original containers whenever possible. Never put poisonous chemicals/supplies in juice or soft drink bottles.
- Keep poisonous materials out of reach of young children, on high shelf or locked cabinet.
What are the precautions for inhaled toxins? (2)
- When cleaning with chemicals , work in a well ventilated room ; not in a closed room.
- If home has fuel burning appliance or fireplace, you need a carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway or sleeping area.
What are the precautions for absoved toxins? (1)
- Always wear gloves when handling poisonous chemicals such as insecticides , other lawn or garden supplies, or strong cleaners.
