Home & Outdoors Safety
The most common injury that occurs at home, often caused by spills or clutter.
What are falls?
The specific type of physical damage to the body's tissues, often from an external force.
What is an injury?
The simple item used to apply pressure to a bleeding wound in a first aid kit.
What is gauze?
Illnesses that can be spread from one person to another, like the flu or the common cold.
What are communicable diseases?
The person (parent, teacher, police officer) you should go to for help when you are scared or lost.
What is a trusted adult?
What you should immediately do to spills on the floor to prevent accidents.
What is wipe them up immediately?
The first action to take with a minor burn before applying a bandage.
What is to run it under cool water?
The key mindset you must maintain when assessing or responding to an injury.
What is to remain calm and think clearly?
The length of time you should wash your hands for, often compared to singing "Happy Birthday" twice.
What is 20 seconds?
The built-in safety system that you should always trust if a situation feels wrong or uncomfortable.
What are your instincts (or gut feeling)?
What you should wear when biking or skateboarding to protect your most important body part.
What is a helmet?
The necessary safety equipment for sports like soccer or basketball, respectively.
What are shin guards and a mouthguard?
A situation like a fire, a car accident, or someone being unconscious is classified as this.
What is a true emergency?
A condition, like asthma or diabetes, that cannot be spread from person to person.
What is a non-communicable disease?
The safest response if you are with a friend in public and feel you are being followed.
What is to go to a store/well-lit public place and ask for help?
The rule to follow on the playground to avoid injury, as misuse of equipment is a leading cause.
What is to use equipment as intended?
The specific safety practice described as being aware of your surroundings to prevent accidents.
What is situational awareness?
The essential safety item in a first aid kit used to protect both you and the injured person from germs.
What are gloves?
The most effective way to protect others when you are feeling unwell.
What is to stay home when sick?
The two body parts where germs can easily enter if you touch your face.
What are your eyes, nose, and/or mouth?
To prevent electrical accidents, you should keep all electrical cords and appliances away from this substance.
What is water?
The four steps of the R.I.C.E. method used to treat sprains and strains.
What are Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation?
One of the three key pieces of information you must provide to the 911 dispatcher.
What is your location, the emergency, or your name/phone number?
The three healthy habits that support a strong immune system.
What are eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep?
The action you should take if anyone asks you to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
What is to say "no" (or remove yourself from the situation)?