Safety Measures for a Secure Home
Bell Ringer
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List at least 5 measures your
family has taken to make your
home a safe place to live
example: baby proofing cabinets where
harmful products could be reached
Chapter 26 Lesson 2
Safety at Home and in Your Community
Objective: List two ways to prevent injuries from
accidents, falls, and poisoning.
Main Idea: Reducing the potential for accidents
can help you stay safe at home and at
work.
Vocabulary
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Unintentional injury
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Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
Unintentional Injury:
an injury that results from an
unexpected event
Examples:
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Falling down stairs
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Burning your hand when cooking
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Car accidents
What two things should every
home have to prevent accidents?
Activity: List 1 way to prevent an injury in
each category.
Ways communities ensure safety
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA):
the agency responsible for
promoting safe and healthful
conditions in the workplace.
Examples:
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Workers wearing hard hats and back braces
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First aid kits and eye wash stations
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Using gloves and other protection around blood
Implementing safety measures in your home is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure a secure environment. Discover effective strategies for baby-proofing, preventing unintentional injuries, and enhancing overall safety at home and in your community. Explore ways to protect against fire, falls, poisoning, and other potential hazards. Learn about essential safety equipment and measures to promote occupational safety and health.
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Bell Ringer List at least 5 measures your family has taken to make your home a safe place to live example: baby proofing cabinets where harmful products could be reached
Chapter 26 Lesson 2 Safety at Home and in Your Community Objective: List two ways to prevent injuries from accidents, falls, and poisoning. Main Idea: Reducing the potential for accidents can help you stay safe at home and at work.
Vocabulary Unintentional injury Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Unintentional Injury: an injury that results from an unexpected event Examples: Falling down stairs Burning your hand when cooking Car accidents
What two things should every home have to prevent accidents? Fire Smoke Alarm Extinguisher
Activity: List 1 way to prevent an injury in each category. Fire Children can t touch matches Electricity Don t use near water Falls Clean floor; use hand rail Poisoning Lock cabinets to cleaning supplies Firearms Keep in locked box and unloaded Computers Don t give personal information Intruders Lock doors; alarm system
Ways communities ensure safety Increase police protection Neighborhood watch programs Improved lighting in public areas After-school programs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): the agency responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace. Examples: Workers wearing hard hats and back braces First aid kits and eye wash stations Using gloves and other protection around blood
