Staying Safe at Home and Outside

What is a risk in everyday life?

• The possibility of encountering harm or loss in daily activities.

• The assurance of financial gain from everyday decisions.

• The certainty of achieving success in daily tasks.

• The guarantee of safety in all activities.

Define the term consequence.

• A consequence is a synonym for coincidence.

• A consequence is a type of punishment.

• A consequence is the result or effect of an action.

• A consequence is an unrelated event that occurs at the same time.

List three common hazards found at home.

• Natural lighting

• Fresh air circulation

• Slippery floors, electrical hazards, fire risks

• Uncluttered spaces

What are some outdoor hazards to be aware of?

• Friendly animals

• Safe weather conditions

• Extreme weather, wildlife, uneven terrain, water hazards, harmful plants or insects.

• Indoor hazards

How can you minimize risks at home?

• Ignore safety devices

• Avoid creating an emergency plan

• Leave furniture unsecured

• Install safety devices, secure furniture, reduce hazards, and create an emergency plan.

What should you do if you encounter a hazard outside?

• Avoid the hazard and report it.

• Take a photo of the hazard and leave immediately.

• Try to fix the hazard yourself without reporting it.

• Ignore the hazard and continue walking.

Explain the importance of safety rules at home.

• Safety rules at home are important for preventing accidents, ensuring security, and promoting awareness of hazards.

• Safety rules can be ignored if you are careful.

• Safety rules at home are irrelevant to personal health.

• Safety rules are only necessary for outdoor activities.

Why is it important to discuss safety with family and friends?

• To avoid discussing uncomfortable topics.

• To create confusion among family members.

• To ignore potential risks and hazards.

• It is important to discuss safety to raise awareness, ensure preparedness, and foster communication.

Car accident resulting from careless driving is an example of a Consequence.

• True

• False

If you go swimming, there is a risk that you could drown or get into difficulties.

• True

• False