Lesson 13.1 Promoting Safety in the Home

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9 questions

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Lesson 13.1 Promoting Safety in the Home

Last updated 8 days ago

9 questions

Required

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
fire triangle		able to cause illness or death upon entering the body
extinguish		easily set on fire
emergency preparedness		strategy that outlines safe routes and procedures for leaving the home in the event a fire occurs
flammable		events or forces of nature that usually cause great damage
natural disasters		knowing how to respond to a specific type of emergency
poisonous		put out
precautions		model to help you remember the elements that are needed for a fire to occur; elements include fuel, heat, and oxygen
extinguish		actions you take to prevent something bad from happening

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
flammable		actions you take to prevent something bad from happening
poisonous		able to cause illness or death upon entering the body
escape plan		model to help you remember the elements that are needed for a fire to occur; elements include fuel, heat, and oxygen
emergency preparedness		easily set on fire
extinguish		put out
natural disasters		strategy that outlines safe routes and procedures for leaving the home in the event a fire occurs
precautions		knowing how to respond to a specific type of emergency
fire triangle		events or forces of nature that usually cause great damage

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Fall Prevention
Most _______  people experience happen at home while doing _______  activities. Some falls may be a result of _______  in the environment. Other falls may occur because someone takes risks, is not paying attention, or has a _______  or _______  condition. A simple fall can result in a broken bone, a head injury, or another medical condition.

One way to prevent falls is to reduce the risk in your home (Figure 13.1). You can also reduce your risk by avoiding _______  and paying attention to your environment, both at home and in the community. Many _______  occur because people _______  while walking. Distracted walking can also lead to a motor vehicle accident. Some communities issue tickets to people who text and walk.

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Poisoning Prevention
Many _______  are poisonous and can be hazardous if used incorrectly. A _______  substance can cause _______  upon entering the body. _______  substances around the home may include _______ , garden and yard products, _______ , gasoline, and carbon monoxide. _______  is a toxic, odorless, invisible gas produced during the burning of gasoline, natural gas, oil, kerosene, charcoal, and other fuels. Examples of _______  substances include some _______  and berries and _______ . Understanding which substances are potentially hazardous can help prevent poisonings (Figure 13.2).

To _______  or _______  from potentially hazardous products, read and follow label directions for safe use. Store all _______  in original containers in a _______  that children and pets cannot access. When using a chemical, wear _______  required by the label directions. Unless you are certain about the safety of a plant or other natural substance, do not eat it. Dispose of chemicals as described on the label. If poisoning does occur, call the Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) immediately.

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Weapons Safety
Your _______  may keep a _______  or a variety of other weapons in the home for hunting or personal safety. _______ , however, can pose serious dangers to children and teens who find them. Accidents involving weapons can _______  someone.

To help _______  accidents in homes that _______ , adults should keep guns and other weapons locked in a safe place that is out of reach of children. When _______ , adults should _______  (bullets) and keep it in another locked place away from the gun. It is important to comply with any rules prohibiting the possession and improper use of weapons, including in homes, schools, and public places.

If you happen to _______ , leave the area without touching it. Find a _______  to tell right away. It is very important to report any weapon you find, as well as any person using or playing with the weapon. Also tell an adult if you hear anyone talking about using a weapon or see photos or messages about using a weapon online. These safety rules apply wherever you are (Figure 13.3).

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Understand the Fire Triangle

Before you can learn how to _______ , you must know how a fire starts. There are three elements needed to start a fire. These elements include _______ . The fire triangle, also known as the _______ , is a model that can help you remember these elements (Figure 13.4). When _______  are present in the right amounts, a chemical reaction occurs that can start a fire.

The fuel in the _______  refers to the _______  that is burning. Materials that are easily set on fire are _______ . Examples of flammable materials include _______ , oils, paper, _______ , and some liquids such as _______ . When a heat source, such as a match, comes in contact with flammable materials, a fire starts. To stay burning, the fire needs oxygen.

To _______  (put out) the fire, you need to _______  in the fire triangle. For example, putting a _______  over the flames will remove the oxygen from the fire and cause the fire to stop burning. When _______  use water to put out the fire, they are removing the heat, which cools down the fire and extinguishes it.

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Conduct a Fire Safety Inspection 

Now that you understand how fires start, you can _______  using the fire safety _______  in Figure 13.5. Using a checklist like that can help you make sure the _______  and no fire hazards are present. Properly installed _______  on every level of the home, including the _______ , can reduce your risk of injury and death from fire. Smoke detectors should be installed outside all sleeping areas, in the kitchen, and near the furnace. Families should _______  monthly and replace the batteries at least yearly to make sure they are working properly.

Everyone in the family who is old enough should know the _______  in the home and learn how to use them. Fire extinguishers can _______  and prevent them from causing _______ . A fire extinguisher should be available near the _______ , in the _______ , and in the _______ . There are different types of fire extinguishers, so be sure to check fire extinguisher labels carefully. Fire departments often provide training on how to properly use fire extinguishers.

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Have an Escape Plan

A _______  out in your home despite your best prevention efforts. This is why families should have an escape plan in place. An escape plan outlines _______  for leaving the home in the event a fire occurs.

Because you never know where the fire may start, an escape plan should show _______  each room of the home. If one exit becomes blocked or is too dangerous to pass through, you still have another way out. Part of the plan should identify who will _______  so everyone gets out safely. The plan should also include a place outside for all family members to meet once they are safely out of the home (Figure 13.6).

Once your family has an _______ , arrange to practice the plan before a fire occurs. This way all family members can _______  without the stress of an actual emergency. The more you and your family practice, the more you increase your chances of everyone getting out of the home safely.
As your family _______ , make sure everyone knows how to respond to the sound of the smoke alarm. You may want to have a family member time how long it takes everyone to _______ . As you leave the home, there are certain procedures you should follow to stay safe. These _______  procedures include the following:
During a fire, _______  with the back of your hand to determine if they are hot before opening them. If the door is hot, escape through a window. If you are trapped in a room, keep the door closed and signal or call for help.
_______  in your home have a window that opens. Windows should be easy to unlock and open quickly.
If you can, _______  in your home about the fire. Get out of the building and call 911 from a neighbor’s home or a cell phone.
Crawl near the floor to _______  smoke, toxic fumes, and heat, which will rise toward the ceiling.
If your clothing catches fire, _______  to put out the flames (Figure 13.7).
Once outside, _______  a burning building.

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Emergency Preparedness
In addition to a _______ , families should prepare for other types of disasters. _______   involves knowing how to respond to a specific type of emergency.

Depending on where you live, you may experience one or more types of _______ . Natural disasters are events or _______  that usually cause great damage. Examples of natural disasters may include tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and winter storms (Figure 13.8). Other _______  may include power failure, _______ , _______ , _______ , and _______ . With some simple preparation and the appropriate supplies, you and your family can be ready to deal with natural disasters and other emergencies.

Most emergencies you might experience include similar challenges, such as exposure to the elements, _______ , lack of sanitation, and lack of access to food or water. Planning for these is part of _______ . In emergencies, people also need to communicate and receive emergency information. Doing so improves your chances of staying safe during a disaster.