vocab
definition: unplanned injury
what is unintentional injury
temporary presence of water in an unusual location
what is a flood
how many teens die a year from occupational injuries
what is 80+ teens die each year
how many deaths occur due to motor vehicle crashes?
what is 40,000
if someone was to fall by accident and scrap their knee, what type of injury is this categorized as?
what is unintentional injury?
definition:death from direct contact with electricity
what is electrocution
a rotating gust of wind in the form of a cone
what is a tornado
what is a lifesaving technique used in the water
survival floating
what is the highest age range for motor vehicle fatality rate?
what is 85+
if you are working with electricity, what should you wear to prevent yourself from getting electrocuted?
what is wearing gloves, flame resistant clothes and non-conductive safety footwear
definition: an unlawful attempt or threat to harm someone
what is assault
low-pressure atmospheric system that brings a lot of downpour.
what is a hurricane
why should you never dive into unknown depths of water
what is to avoid spinal injury
motor vehicle crashes are the number one death rate for what age range?
what is 3-33 years old
when in the middle of a natural disaster what should you do?
what is prioritize safety by immediately following local emergency orders, seeking shelter in a designated safe area (like a basement or interior room), and staying informed via radio or phone alerts
definition: you constantly monitor other drivers around you, and do not assume that they will do what they are supposed to do
what is defensive driving
It’s a chaotic atmospheric event where violent, sustained air currents exceeding 35 mph collide with a surge of arctic air.
what is a blizzard
when should you call a poison control company?
what is when you come in contact with pesticides and other chemicals
how can you react to factors outside your control?
what is slowing down, obeying speed limits, and keeping distance between you and the car in front
when stranded in the middle of the ocean what should you do?
what is prioritize staying afloat to conserve energy, protecting yourself from the sun to prevent dehydration, and signaling for help.
definition:any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to the work environment
what is occupational illness
an unplanned, uncontrolled combustion event occurring within areas densely populated by vegetation
what is a forrest fire
when would you crawl to the shore
what is if you are on an ice covered body of water and ice starts to crack.
how do you minimize your risk when driving in a car?
what is by wearing a seatbelt, make sure your breaks are working properly, make sure break lights and all lights are working properly, and making sure your tires are in good shape.
if your brakes were to stop working and the car in front of you kept break checking you, what would you do?
what is switch lanes and call for help while trying to maintain a safe distance from other cars.