Health 5 - Hazards and Safety

1. 1. is anything that can cause harm, injury, or damage to a person, property, or the environment.

• A. Hazard

• B. Safety

2. 2. * Fire - can start from the stoves, candles, or faulty electrical wires.

3. * Falls - can happen when floors are wet or cluttered, or when someone trips on stairs.

4. * Cuts - can occur from knives, broken glass, or other sharp objects.

5. * Choking

6. * Poisoning

• A. Hazards in the Home

• B. Hazards at School

• C. Hazards in the Community

3. 3. * Fire - in school can start from electrical problems, labs, or kitchen areas.

4. * Slips and Falls

5. * Contagious disease

6. * Fights and Bullying

7. * Chemical Hazards

8. * Noise

• A. Hazards in the Home

• B. Hazards at School

• C. Hazards in the Community

4. 4. * Fire - in the community can start from electrical faults, careless burning of trash, or gas leaks.

5. * Crime

6. * Infrastructure Hazards

7. * Human - Induced Hazards

8. * Natural Calamities

• A. Hazards in the Home

• B. Hazards at School

• C. Hazards in the Community

5. 5. * Be Aware and Stay Informed

6. * Have Emergency Kits

7. * Keep Emergency Contacts Always Ready

8. * Have Safety Gear with You

9. * Always Keep a 3-Day Supply at Home

• A. General Safety Guidelines

• B. Road Safety: Be Smart

6. 6. is the practice of following rules, being careful, and using protective measures to prevent accidents and injuries while walking, driving , or riding on roads.

• A. General Safety Guidelines

• B. Road Safety: Be Smart!

7. 7. * Red Light

8. * Green Light

9. * Yellow Light

• A. Traffic Signals Explained

• B. Common Road Signs

• C. Lane Markings Explained

8. 8. Always stop and wait behind the line.

• A. Red Light

• B. Green Light

• C. Yellow Light

9. 9. It's safe to proceed when the way is clear.

• A. Red Light

• B. Green Light

• C. Yellow Light

10. 10. Caution! Prepare to stop before the intersection.

• A. Red Light

• B. Green Light

• C. Yellow Light