Ways to Prevent Injuries Away from Home 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Playground Safety As a parent, what would you look for when you are inspecting a playground? 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Inspect playground for possible safety hazards Inspect play equipment to make sure there are no protrusions Discard broken toys Provide close supervision at all times 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Water Safety Drowning happens in a matter of seconds. 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

Water Safety My child is in the swimming pool. I get a call and must leave the room to take the call. What is the right action to take? 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Water Safety What are safeguards you need to take if you have a home pool? 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Water Safety Can a child drown in a toilet? 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Water Safety If a parent enrolls a child in a swim class does this mean they cannot drown? Why should you not let your child swim in rock quarries, canals, and ponds? 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Remember, children can drown in as little as 1 inch of water and it can happen in no time at all. 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Drowning can happen in a matter of seconds Never leave a child alone or with a sibling in the tub A child should never be unsupervised in or near water Always watch your child by the pool, spa, beach or lake 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Contrary to what many people believe, drowning is a quick and silent killer Cross the room for a towel(10 seconds), a child in the bathtub can become submerged Answer the phone(2 minutes), that child can lose consciousness Sign for a package at your door(4-6 minutes), a child submerged in the bathtub can have permanent brain damage 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Vehicle Safety Vehicles, yes we must all use them to go places? Do you know what the safety procedures are for restraint system safety for young passengers? Did you know that age and size of your child affects restraint systems? 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Child Safety Seats One of the most important pieces of equipment is a child safety seat. Children should be restrained using the appropriate car seats for their size and weight. Consider attending a child safety seat check.   Child safety seats are the law. 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Child Safety Seats What is the correct procedure for riding with an infant in a car? 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

Two Types of Infant Seats Infant only seats Convertible seats 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Age Children between 4-8 yrs use booster seats locked in place with seat belts Never seat a child age 12 or younger in a front seat that has passenger side airbags Size Fit babies up to 22 lbs Faces the back the 1st year, then can be turned to face the front when the baby is at least 1 year old and weighs at least 20 lbs 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Bicycle Safety Learn the “rules of the road” Like cars, bikes have to follow traffic laws Learn hand signals and the correct side of the road to ride on Always wear a protective helmet A helmet shields the brain if a crash or accident occurs Cyclist should ride close to the curb, with the flow of traffic Never ride into a street without looking first for cars and pedestrians 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Pedestrian Safety Do not play near parked cars Stop and look both ways when crossing the street Teach children to recognize signals, such as stop signs, walk signs, and traffic lights. 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home Pedestrian Safety Younger children should hold an adult’s hand when crossing a street. A group of children can form a line, holding hands, behind the adult who is supervising them. 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home

2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home It is your responsibility as a parent to give these children a safe, secure environment away from home. 2.02-Preventing Injuries away from Home