Developing Safe Habits
The definition of accidental injuries
"Injures resulting from an accident."
The third most common injury in the home
"Electric shock"
Where you should install smoke alarms in the home
"On each level of the home"
What you should immediately do during a fire
"Leave your house immidiately."
Three ways to prevent accidents
"Concentrationg on actions, recognizing your limits, and thinking ahead."
The second most common injury/accident at home
"Poisoning"
Where flammable objects should be
"At least three feet away from an open electrical socket or fire."
What you should do in a very smoky room
"Stay very close to the ground."
The definition of accident
"Any event that's not intended to happen."
List three ways to prevent falling
"Wiping up spills, using nonskid rugs, lighting up dark spaces such as hallways, or use rugs with a rubber bottom."
Why you should discard old rags and newspapers
"These burn very easily."
The second thing you should do in a fire
"Call the fire department."
The definition of accident chain
"A series of events including a situation, an unsafe habitiat, or unsafe actions."
The most common injury in the home
"Falling"
Do regular inspections of electrical wires, outlets, and other appliances.
"To make sure they work properly and don't cause fires."
If you are to exit a room you should
"Feel a closed door before opening it."
10-19 years
"The ages where at least one person dies to an accident each year."
List three ways to prevent electrical shock
"Unplug unused/faulty appliances, replace faulty cords and appliances, and keep electricity away from water."
Important things for smokers to do
"Don't smoke near beds or overstuffed furniture."
If your clothes catch fire
"Stop, drop, and roll."