First Aid and CPR: Special Situations and Safety

think and click iconThink & Click: Safety in the Home and Community

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All of this first aid knowledge will not allow you to help others if you don't keep yourself safe. A majority of injury-causing accidents happen in the home and the local community. How aware are you of your immediate surroundings? What are some ways you can prevent injuries and accidents in your home and community?

Now, you try. Complete the Think & Click activity by looking at each problem below, thinking about it, and then clicking on the question to reveal the solution.

Safety at Home

Here are some questions to ask yourself to see if you are keeping yourself safe at home:

think and click How can you prevent fires in the home?

  1. Never leave a candle burning unattended.
  2. Turn off stoves and stovetops when not in use.
  3. Make sure no one falls asleep with a cigarette burning.
  4. Store matches out of reach of children.

think and click How can you prevent falls in the home?

  1. Keep stairways well lit and clutter free.
  2. Keep the floors clean.
  3. Use a sturdy step stool when reaching for high items.

think and click How can you prevent poisoning?

  1. Keep all medications and toxins in childproof containers and out of reach.
  2. Store all toxic home supplies in their original containers and out of reach of children.
  3. Never mix household chemicals.
  4. Use adequate ventilation when working with toxic substances.


Safety in the Community

Here are some questions to ask yourself to see if you are keeping yourself safe in your community:

think and click How can you stay safe while camping?

  1. Stay in specified use areas.
  2. Be knowledgeable about poisonous plants and animals.
  3. Be cautious around wildlife.
  4. Use extreme caution around campfires and when participating in outdoor sports.

think and click How can you prevent water accidents?

  1. Learn how to swim.
  2. Swim only in designated areas, where a lifeguard is on duty.
  3. If you get a cramp, relax, float, and massage the muscle until it relaxes.
  4. Learn how to properly handle a boat or watercraft before using one.
  5. Never ride in a water vehicle with someone who is impaired by alcohol or drugs.

think and click How can you stay safe while driving?

  1. Pay attention to your vehicle and your ability to control it.
  2. Pay attention to other drivers.
  3. Always use a seatbelt.
  4. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  5. Pay close attention to road conditions and driving signs.