1. Ways to Prevent Injuries Away from Home
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Playground Safety
As a parent, what would you look for when you are inspecting a playground?
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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
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Water Safety
Drowning happens in a matter of seconds.
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5. 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?
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Water Safety
What are safeguards you need to take if you have a home pool?
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Water Safety
Can a child drown in a toilet?
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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?
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Remember, children can drown in as little as 1 inch of water and it can happen in no time at all.
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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
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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
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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?
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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.
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Child Safety Seats
What is the correct procedure for riding with an infant in a car?
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15. Two Types of Infant Seats
Infant only seats
Convertible seats
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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
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17. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
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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
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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.
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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.
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It is your responsibility as a parent to give these children a safe, secure environment away from home.
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