Fireworks
Grill Safety
Sun and Heat Safety
Food Safety
Water Safety
100
Should you pick up a firework you find on the ground?
NO
100
What month do people grill out the most?
July
100
What should you wear even if it is cloudy out?
Sunscreen!
You can still get UV exposure and sunburns even if it is cloudy out.
100
What should you do before you do any cooking?
WASH YOUR HANDS
100
You should NEVER swim _____________
Alone
200
What should you soak fireworks in after you are done setting them off?
Water
200
True or False:
The leading cause of grill fires is built up grease?
TRUE
The built-up grease from food dripping creates a highly flammable layer in your grill.
It's important to clean your grill often, ideally, after each use.
200
What time of day are the sun's rays most intense?
A. 9 am to 3 pm
B. 3 pm to 8 pm
C. 10 am to 2 pm
C. 10 am to 2 pm
You should limit your time outside during these hours to reduce sun exposure
200
What is the problem with this picture?
You should never put raw meats near raw vegetables. It causes cross contamination and unless your like spending lots of time on the toilet due to food poisoning, you should keep your meats separate, use a separate cutting board of clean and disinfect your cutting board between cutting meats and fruits/veggies.
200
You should never ___________ near a pool. It can lead to slips and falls.
Run
300
Should you be setting off fireworks if you've been drinking?
NO
300
What is wrong with this picture?
Grill is too close to house
Can melt siding and cause a fire
300
What are some signs of heat exhaustion?
What should you do if you or someone else is experiencing these symptoms?
Dizziness, exhaustion, weakness, excessive sweating, headaches, flushed skin.
You should find a cool place, ideally inside in air conditioning, to rest. Take a cool shower/bath or wet towels and cover your body with them. Drink cold water or other cold drinks. Change to lighter clothing.
If none of these things are working, call 911
300
How long should food be left out during a picnic to avoid food poisoning?
2 hours
If it is above 90 degrees, it is only 1 hour
300
You should always wear this on a boat, even if you know how to swim.
Life Jacket
400
True or False:
Sparklers are able to melt metal?
Yes!
Sparklers can reach temperatures of 2000 degrees and are capable of melting metal.
400
Your Uncle Stan is cooking out for a family picnic. His grill is away from the house on a patio area.
Before cooking, he cleans off the grill and ensures his kerosine tanks has no leaks and the hose attachment is secure.
He throws some chicken on the grill and notes it will take about 45 minutes to cook. He has some time before the party, so he decides to go take a nap. He sets a timer on his phone and goes inside to take a quick nap.
What did Uncle Stan do wrong? What did he do right?
You should NEVER leave a grill unintended
His grill is placed away from the house and on a solid surface. He did clean the grill to remove any built-up grease. He ensured the tank was leak free and all connections were properly connected.
400
True of False:
An ice cold Coca Cola is the best drink to have on a hot day.
False.
Although delicious, soda has a lot of sugar and that can effect the "cooling" properties of the drink.
Water is the best choice because it doesn't have additives and does the best job of cooling your body down quickly.
400
True of False:
You can tell how done meat is by looking at it?
FALSE
You need to use a meat thermometer to truly know if your meat has reached a safe temperature
400
True or False:
It is safe and fun to dive into pools?
FALSE
500
What is the biggest danger of setting of fireworks?
Fire and Injury
Last year, fireworks started 32,000 fires, sent 15,000 people to the emergency room and caused 15 deaths.
Only experienced, sober adults should be handling fireworks.
500
If your grill is on fire, what should you do?
Shut off the gas, if it's a gas grill.
Shut the lid and vents. Lack of oxygen should hopefully extinguish the fire.
If the fire is spreading, use a fire extinguisher and CALL 911.
Exit the area if the fire continue to spreads.
500
What are some other tips for staying cool in hot weather?
Wearing light clothing (both in material and in color)
Drink lots of water
Take breaks from the heat
Stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day
Wear hats
Wear sunglasses
500
How can you keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot?
Use coolers, ice packs or surround the cold food with ice.
Keep hot foods hot by using chafing dishes or heated food pads.
This helps food stay in the "safety zone" and reduces bacterial growth that can lead to food poisioning.
500
True or False:
It's totally safe to swim after a few tequilas and bud lights?
FALSE
You should not swim if you are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.