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Chapter 26: Safety and Injury Prevention

Chapter 26: Safety and Injury Prevention. Key Terms:. Personal safety Self-Defense Cyber bullying Unintentional Injuries Accident Chain Fire extinguisher Smoke Alarm Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Terms, cont. Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Vehicular Safety

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Chapter 26: Safety and Injury Prevention

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  1. Chapter 26:Safety and Injury Prevention

  2. Key Terms: • Personal safety • Self-Defense • Cyber bullying • Unintentional Injuries • Accident Chain • Fire extinguisher • Smoke Alarm • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  3. Terms, cont. • Personal Flotation Device (PFD) • Vehicular Safety • Graduated Licensing • Road rage • Defensive driving

  4. Personal Safety and Protection • Steps you take to prevent yourself from becoming the victim of crime • Make sure phone is easy to get to • Avoid walking alone • Park in well-lit area • Let someone know where you will be • Learn self-defense

  5. Staying safe Online • Precautions Online: • Keep your Identity Private • Keep online relationships online • Don’t respond to inappropriate messages • Let your parents know what you’re doing online

  6. Cyberbullying • 40% of teens have experienced cruel or hurtful online contact (cyberbullying) • Be careful how you communicate online • Don’t respond to hurtful messages • Contact police when violent threats have been made • Avoid internet predators

  7. Safety at Home and in Your Community • Keep Your home Safe • Common types (fires, falls, poisonings) • Prevent Fires • Don’t leave candles burning • Don’t leave cooking food unattended • Have fire extinguishers and smoke alarms in house • Prevent Falls • Keep stairways free of clutter • Keep floors clean

  8. Safety at Home and in Your Community, cont. • Prevent Poisonings • Store products safely • Pay attention to labels • Guard against Intruders • Keep doors/windows locked • When coming home, and see something suspicious, call police

  9. Keeping your Community Safe • Increased police presence • Neighborhood Watch programs • After-school programs • Improved lighting in public places • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); agency responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace

  10. Outdoor Safety • Outdoor Recreation: • Know your limits/skills • Bring supplies • Plan for the weather • Wear appropriate clothing • Tell people of your plans • Examples of activities: • Camping and hiking • Winter sports (sledding, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding,etc.)

  11. Safety on the Road • Motor vehicle crashes = leading cause of death for 15-20 yr olds • Auto Safety • Don’t text while driving! • Be aware of other cars • Watch for road conditions • Never drive when tired or impaired • Know your emotional state

  12. Safety on the Road, cont. • Avoid road rage • Be a defensive driver • Watch for pedestrians • Other areas of Safety: • Pedestrian safety • Bicyle safety • Skating safety • Small motor vehicle safety (mopeds, atvs, etc.)

  13. Conclusion • Personal Safety and Protection • Staying safe online • Cyberbullying • Safety at home and in the community • Outdoor safety • Safety on the road

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