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Activities to Accompany Double Trouble - Produced by the city of Melbourne

Double

Trouble

Emergencies can occur at any time and anywhere.Be involved in learning about safety so you can be prepared.

We can only do so much to prevent accidents occurring.When they do occur, it is better to know what to do than

panic. We hope you gain some knowledge about “being safe”through reading the book and enjoying these activities.

Student ActivitiesTo accompany the Double Trouble picture story book.

Produced by the City of Melbourne.Written By Antonia Skondras and Helen Skondras.

Illustrated by Sharyn Madder.


1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!

Source: Kidsafe & Greenweb The ChildAccident Prevention Foundation ofAustralia

1. Which is the most common location foraccidents for children under 5 ?

i) schools and parksii) road and footpathsiii) own homeiv) other home

2. Which is the least likely place for a childunder 5 to have an accident?

i) at homeii) at the parkiii) at schooliv) on the road

3. What percentage of accidents for childrenunder 5 happen outside the home? i) 33% ii) 8%

iii) 67%

Most accidents happen in the home. It is oneplace however were prevention is in our ownhands. This usually means taking simple stepssuch as locking away poisons to make the homea safer place.

Study the Location of Accidents for childrenunder five pie chart below, and answer thefollowing questions;

4. List six types of accidents that can happenin the home.

A)_____________________________ _____________________________

B)_____________________________ _____________________________

C)_____________________________ _____________________________

D)_____________________________ _____________________________

E)_____________________________ _____________________________

F)_____________________________ _____________________________

5. List two road safety rules.

A)_____________________________ _____________________________

B)_____________________________ _____________________________


2. Are You a Good2. Are You a Good2. Are You a Good2. Are You a Good2. Are You a Good Safety Officer?Safety Officer?Safety Officer?Safety Officer?Safety Officer?

Household Hazard Hazard Prevention

1. Chemicals & poisons in reach of children Store detergents or other poisons in acupboard with a child resistant lock.

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The first step in preventing accidents athome is to spot the hazards (anything thathas the potential to cause an injury). Look atthe pictures of Bill & Terry’s home on pages

1 & 2 of the Story book and list all thehousehold hazards in the table below. Next,decide how to deal with each home hazard.One example is done for you.

How will you deal with the hazard?How will you deal with the hazard?How will you deal with the hazard?How will you deal with the hazard?How will you deal with the hazard?Remove the hazard? Guard the hazard? Use personal safety gear?


3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home

AnswersAnswersAnswersAnswersAnswers1. C1. C1. C1. C1. C 4.4.4.4.4. 7.7.7.7.7. 10.10.10.10.10.2.2.2.2.2. 5.5.5.5.5. 8.8.8.8.8. 11.11.11.11.11.3.3.3.3.3. 6.6.6.6.6. 9.9.9.9.9. 12.12.12.12.12.

1. Use power board1. Use power board1. Use power board1. Use power board1. Use power board

2. Keep kettle, jugs and tea pots2. Keep kettle, jugs and tea pots2. Keep kettle, jugs and tea pots2. Keep kettle, jugs and tea pots2. Keep kettle, jugs and tea pots

3. Fit cupboards with locks3. Fit cupboards with locks3. Fit cupboards with locks3. Fit cupboards with locks3. Fit cupboards with locks

4. Clean up any4. Clean up any4. Clean up any4. Clean up any4. Clean up any

5. Install a stove guard5. Install a stove guard5. Install a stove guard5. Install a stove guard5. Install a stove guard

6. Clean lint filters after each time the6. Clean lint filters after each time the6. Clean lint filters after each time the6. Clean lint filters after each time the6. Clean lint filters after each time thedryer is used,dryer is used,dryer is used,dryer is used,dryer is used,

7. When outside play in a safe place7. When outside play in a safe place7. When outside play in a safe place7. When outside play in a safe place7. When outside play in a safe place

8. Store plastic bags8. Store plastic bags8. Store plastic bags8. Store plastic bags8. Store plastic bags

9. Do not place a toaster too close to9. Do not place a toaster too close to9. Do not place a toaster too close to9. Do not place a toaster too close to9. Do not place a toaster too close tocurtainscurtainscurtainscurtainscurtains

10. Always place a fire screen10. Always place a fire screen10. Always place a fire screen10. Always place a fire screen10. Always place a fire screen

11. Never place electrical cords under11. Never place electrical cords under11. Never place electrical cords under11. Never place electrical cords under11. Never place electrical cords underrugsrugsrugsrugsrugs

12. Electric blankets should be turned12. Electric blankets should be turned12. Electric blankets should be turned12. Electric blankets should be turned12. Electric blankets should be turnedoffoffoffoffoff

a)a)a)a)a) for safe storage of poisons.for safe storage of poisons.for safe storage of poisons.for safe storage of poisons.for safe storage of poisons.

b)b)b)b)b) away from the driveway and road.away from the driveway and road.away from the driveway and road.away from the driveway and road.away from the driveway and road.

c)c)c)c)c) they are safer than doublethey are safer than doublethey are safer than doublethey are safer than doublethey are safer than doubleadapters.adapters.adapters.adapters.adapters.

d)d)d)d)d) away from the edge of benches andaway from the edge of benches andaway from the edge of benches andaway from the edge of benches andaway from the edge of benches andtables.tables.tables.tables.tables.

e)e)e)e)e) a build up of lint may cause a fire ina build up of lint may cause a fire ina build up of lint may cause a fire ina build up of lint may cause a fire ina build up of lint may cause a fire inthe dryer.the dryer.the dryer.the dryer.the dryer.

f)f)f)f)f) to stop pots and pans being knockedto stop pots and pans being knockedto stop pots and pans being knockedto stop pots and pans being knockedto stop pots and pans being knockedoff the stove.off the stove.off the stove.off the stove.off the stove.

g)g)g)g)g) floor spillages immediately.floor spillages immediately.floor spillages immediately.floor spillages immediately.floor spillages immediately.

h)h)h)h)h) to prevent a fireto prevent a fireto prevent a fireto prevent a fireto prevent a fire

i)i)i)i)i) out of reach.out of reach.out of reach.out of reach.out of reach.

j)j)j)j)j) in front of open fires.in front of open fires.in front of open fires.in front of open fires.in front of open fires.

k)k)k)k)k) at the controls & power point whenat the controls & power point whenat the controls & power point whenat the controls & power point whenat the controls & power point whengoing to bed.going to bed.going to bed.going to bed.going to bed.

l)l)l)l)l) or carpets, damaged cords can shortor carpets, damaged cords can shortor carpets, damaged cords can shortor carpets, damaged cords can shortor carpets, damaged cords can shortcircuit and cause a fire.circuit and cause a fire.circuit and cause a fire.circuit and cause a fire.circuit and cause a fire.

The following are a series of tips that canhelp you to become safety wise. Draw a lineto match the correct sentences. The firstone has been done for you.


STOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOP right where you are … which reduces air flow.

DROPDROPDROPDROPDROP to the ground so you don’t breathe in toxic fumes.

ROLL ROLL ROLL ROLL ROLL around on the floor to put out the flames.

E S H A R P C A B I N E T S

M E D I C I N E G E T N W D

E S D O S M O K E W O M A E

R T B K E T T L E S N A L B

G R U A C H O K I N G T K K

E I R L L A O O W A N C L N

N N N D G A P S L I P H O U

C G D E T E R G E N T E O B

Y H I N G E S M O G O S K G

N I G H T - L I G H T S O !

POISONSPOISONSPOISONSPOISONSPOISONS

cabinetpoison

medicineemergencydetergent

FIREFIREFIREFIREFIRE

Burnalarmke t t l esmoke

matches

TOYSTOYSTOYSTOYSTOYS

Chokingsharp hinges

s t r i n g

FALLSFALLSFALLSFALLSFALLS

Walkbunkbeds

lookn i g h t - l i g h t s

s l i p

Find and circle these words. There is a message left over after all the words have beencrossed out. Starting at the top of the word find, reading left to right, use the left overletters to solve the mystery sentence.

Fact:Fact:Fact:Fact:Fact: When a room fills with smoke the cleanest air is on the floor. Toget out safely you should get down low & go, go go.get down low & go, go go.get down low & go, go go.get down low & go, go go.get down low & go, go go. Source Melbourne Fire Brigade

4. Fires4. Fires4. Fires4. Fires4. Fires

If your clothes catch fire you need to:


5. Fire Safety Is Up To You!5. Fire Safety Is Up To You!5. Fire Safety Is Up To You!5. Fire Safety Is Up To You!5. Fire Safety Is Up To You!

1. Test your knowledge about fire safety1. Test your knowledge about fire safety1. Test your knowledge about fire safety1. Test your knowledge about fire safety1. Test your knowledge about fire safetyby filling in the gaps using the words below:by filling in the gaps using the words below:by filling in the gaps using the words below:by filling in the gaps using the words below:by filling in the gaps using the words below:

lighterslighterslighterslighterslighters firefirefirefirefire coolcoolcoolcoolcoolblanketsblanketsblanketsblanketsblankets notnotnotnotnot gogogogogoelectricalelectricalelectricalelectricalelectrical quicklyquicklyquicklyquicklyquickly rollrollrollrollrollfrayedfrayedfrayedfrayedfrayed riskriskriskriskrisk alarmalarmalarmalarmalarm

1. Get down low and go go, _________.2. Stop,drop and ________.3. Every family should have a ________

escape plan.4. To prevent fires install a smoke

________.5. Never play with ________ and matches.6. You should always check electrical

appliances for ________ cords.7. Does your house have an ________

safety switch installed?8. Do ________ use ice, oil, butter on a

burn.9. Cool a burn immediately

under ________ runningwater for 10 – 20 minutes.

10. Fires grow ________.11. Children’s nightwear should be low fire

________.12. Fire________ and fire extinguishers can

extinguish small fires.

2. Read each sentence carefully and2. Read each sentence carefully and2. Read each sentence carefully and2. Read each sentence carefully and2. Read each sentence carefully andcircle either a, b, or c beside which youcircle either a, b, or c beside which youcircle either a, b, or c beside which youcircle either a, b, or c beside which youcircle either a, b, or c beside which youthink is the correct answer.think is the correct answer.think is the correct answer.think is the correct answer.think is the correct answer.

1. When using candles or oil burners youshould

a) leave them on when you leavethe house

a) place them near windowsb) only use them in the presence of

adults

2. What is the number to phone in anemergency?

a) 911b) 000c) 123

3. Each household should have aa) fire blanketb) fire extinguisherc) smoke alarm

4. If your clothes caught fire you shoulda) get down low and go, go, gob) stop, drop and rollc) run out of the house as fast as

you can

5. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets areessential items in every home.They should be located in:

a) the entrance of the kitchenb) the garagec) the laundry

Did you know? Did you know? Did you know? Did you know? Did you know? In a house fire, moreIn a house fire, moreIn a house fire, moreIn a house fire, moreIn a house fire, morepeople are injured by smoke thanpeople are injured by smoke thanpeople are injured by smoke thanpeople are injured by smoke thanpeople are injured by smoke than

flames.flames.flames.flames.flames. Source: Safety Centre. Royal Source: Safety Centre. Royal Source: Safety Centre. Royal Source: Safety Centre. Royal Source: Safety Centre. RoyalChildren’s Hospital Melbourne, FireChildren’s Hospital Melbourne, FireChildren’s Hospital Melbourne, FireChildren’s Hospital Melbourne, FireChildren’s Hospital Melbourne, Fire

Safety Sheet.Safety Sheet.Safety Sheet.Safety Sheet.Safety Sheet.


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7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous Chemicals

Location Type of Chemical or Poison

Kitchen

Bathroom

Laundry

Garage/Shed

Garden

FACT : A poison is any substance that can cause

harmful effects to the body through skin contact,

when swallowed or inhaled.

There are many common poisons used in the home,the garden and the garage each day. Thesechemicals come in solid or liquid forms but canalso be a spray or gas. Poisons can harm the healthof people by:

• Causing a reaction, fire or explosion• Coming in contact with the human body• Entering the body

Some of the most common and dangerous poisonsare, medicines & drugs, household products &cleaners, personal care products, plants,fertilizers and pesticides.

How do poisons enter the body?How do poisons enter the body?How do poisons enter the body?How do poisons enter the body?How do poisons enter the body?

1. Below are a list of household products thatcan be causes of child poisoning. Using the tablebelow write each item in the location in which itis usually stored.

Dishwasher detergent, aftershaves, ovenDishwasher detergent, aftershaves, ovenDishwasher detergent, aftershaves, ovenDishwasher detergent, aftershaves, ovenDishwasher detergent, aftershaves, ovencleaner, paint, engine oil, rat poison, snailcleaner, paint, engine oil, rat poison, snailcleaner, paint, engine oil, rat poison, snailcleaner, paint, engine oil, rat poison, snailcleaner, paint, engine oil, rat poison, snail

pellets, berries, turpentine, nail polishpellets, berries, turpentine, nail polishpellets, berries, turpentine, nail polishpellets, berries, turpentine, nail polishpellets, berries, turpentine, nail polishremover, petrol, varnish, insecticides,remover, petrol, varnish, insecticides,remover, petrol, varnish, insecticides,remover, petrol, varnish, insecticides,remover, petrol, varnish, insecticides,

paracetamol, pool chlorine, disinfectants,paracetamol, pool chlorine, disinfectants,paracetamol, pool chlorine, disinfectants,paracetamol, pool chlorine, disinfectants,paracetamol, pool chlorine, disinfectants,bleach, weed killers, drain cleaner, brakebleach, weed killers, drain cleaner, brakebleach, weed killers, drain cleaner, brakebleach, weed killers, drain cleaner, brakebleach, weed killers, drain cleaner, brake

fluid, poisonous shrubs, perfume, toilet bowlfluid, poisonous shrubs, perfume, toilet bowlfluid, poisonous shrubs, perfume, toilet bowlfluid, poisonous shrubs, perfume, toilet bowlfluid, poisonous shrubs, perfume, toilet bowlcleaners and shampoo.cleaners and shampoo.cleaners and shampoo.cleaners and shampoo.cleaners and shampoo.


8. Danger Signs8. Danger Signs8. Danger Signs8. Danger Signs8. Danger Signs

Serious accidents can occur if chemicals are nothandled, stored or disposed of properly. Many ofthese chemicals are labelled with DangerousGoods Class Diamonds or Hazard warnings andinstructions. Some of these have been drawnbelow.

1. Under each label;a) write what you think the label means;b) give an example of a substance that may

have the symbol.

Remember to keep the Poisons InformationPoisons InformationPoisons InformationPoisons InformationPoisons InformationNumberNumberNumberNumberNumber, 13 11 26 13 11 26 13 11 26 13 11 26 13 11 26 near the phone in caseof an emergency.

2. Why should you keep chemicals in theiroriginal containers?

3. a). There are 1500 calls made to poisonsinformation centres each week. How manycalls are made in one year?

3. b) Fifty children per week are admitted intoAustralian hospitals due to poisonings.How many are admitted to hospitals eachyear?

Did you know? Did you know? Did you know? Did you know? Did you know? More boys arepoisoned than girls. Source:KidSafe, National Fact Sheet,

Poisoning Prevention, 2001.

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9. Being Sun Smart

Using the diagram of the skin, answer theUsing the diagram of the skin, answer theUsing the diagram of the skin, answer theUsing the diagram of the skin, answer theUsing the diagram of the skin, answer thefollowing questions;following questions;following questions;following questions;following questions;

1. Shade in using two different colours thetwo layers which make up the skin.

2. Using the clues given below, identify thefollowing structures of the skin and write theletter next to the label in the above drawing.

a) pain receptorb) carries oxygen to the skinc) helps to cool the bodyd) keep skin softe) causes movement of hair and skinf) upper skin layerg) inner skin layer

Skin is composed of two layers.The outer layer is called theepidermis, where skin cells areconstantly being formed and wheredead cells are worn away. The innerlayer, dermis, contains the bloodvessels, nerves, muscles, oil andsweat glands and hair follicles.

Melanin is the pigment or colourpresent in the epidermis. Darkercoloured skin contains more melaninthan lighter coloured skin. Thefunction of melanin is to absorbharmful radiation from the sun.The pigment changes colour toprotect the skin. Tanning resultsfrom an increase of melaninproduction. People who have nomelanin at all are called albinos.


Date Deaths due to heatwaves

January 1896 437 dead


February 1921 147 dead








10. Heatwaves

Answer the following questions using theAnswer the following questions using theAnswer the following questions using theAnswer the following questions using theAnswer the following questions using theinformation in the table aboveinformation in the table aboveinformation in the table aboveinformation in the table aboveinformation in the table above;;;;;1. In the space above, draw a bar graph to

show how many deaths have occurreddue to heatwaves in Victoria, over theyears.

a) Add a title which says what the graphis about.

b) Fill in the details of the figuresincluding the x and y axis ie number ofdeaths & years.

c) Carefully plot the data.

2. How many deaths have occurred between1896-1993?

Source: Victorian State Emergency Service, 13 Dec, 2001.

3. Which year did the most deaths occur?

4. List two possible reasons why thenumber of deaths due to heatwaves havedecreased over the years.

5. How can you prevent yourself gettingsick during a heatwave?

Heatwaves are a real threat to Australians.After disease, heat waves claim more livesthan any other natural hazard. Heatwavesare one of the major causes of intense bush

fires and can cause costly crop & livestocklosses as well as damage to roads, electricalequipment, railways and bridges.

Number of deaths in Victoria due to heatwavesNumber of deaths in Victoria due to heatwavesNumber of deaths in Victoria due to heatwavesNumber of deaths in Victoria due to heatwavesNumber of deaths in Victoria due to heatwaves


11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?A suntan is the skin’s way of protecting itselfagainst harmful rays. A tan is a warning yourskin has been exposed to too much sun, it isnot necessarily a look of health. Tanning, yearafter year, can lead to people developing skin

cancer. Each year over 270,000 Australiansget skin cancer. One in two Australians willdevelop the disease at some stage duringtheir lives. (Source: Anti Cancer Council of Victoria.)

Don’t Sizzle in the SunDon’t Sizzle in the SunDon’t Sizzle in the SunDon’t Sizzle in the SunDon’t Sizzle in the SunSkin cancer is easy to prevent.Skin cancer is easy to prevent.Skin cancer is easy to prevent.Skin cancer is easy to prevent.Skin cancer is easy to prevent.

You can protect your skin by using the following sun smart items:You can protect your skin by using the following sun smart items:You can protect your skin by using the following sun smart items:You can protect your skin by using the following sun smart items:You can protect your skin by using the following sun smart items:

1. There are ways to protect your skin shownon this page. Which way do you think isthe best and why?

2. Design a sunhat that gives you maximumprotection to the face and neck and is stillattractive.

3. Describe clothing used by people fromother hot climates to protect them fromthe heat.

4. Explain three ways that our skin protectsus.

5. Measure the area of shade available to allstudents in your school by drawing a map

or creating a diorama. Estimate thepercentage area of your school whichoffers shade. Is this adequate? Showwhere extra trees and shelter could beplaced.

6. How many minutes should you be safe inthe sun if you used SPF 15?

Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?Someone 1.8m tall would have 38 squaremeters of skin, which is about half thesize of a volleyball court! (Source: Anti CancerCouncil Victoria)

Answer the following questions on aAnswer the following questions on aAnswer the following questions on aAnswer the following questions on aAnswer the following questions on aseparate sheet of paperseparate sheet of paperseparate sheet of paperseparate sheet of paperseparate sheet of paper;;;;;


12. Stay Safe at Home, Work & Play12. Stay Safe at Home, Work & Play12. Stay Safe at Home, Work & Play12. Stay Safe at Home, Work & Play12. Stay Safe at Home, Work & PlayFactsheetFactsheetFactsheetFactsheetFactsheet

Activity: Read through each fact and use one fact to create a posterActivity: Read through each fact and use one fact to create a posterActivity: Read through each fact and use one fact to create a posterActivity: Read through each fact and use one fact to create a posterActivity: Read through each fact and use one fact to create a posterthat will encourage and educate people to be safe and accident free.that will encourage and educate people to be safe and accident free.that will encourage and educate people to be safe and accident free.that will encourage and educate people to be safe and accident free.that will encourage and educate people to be safe and accident free.

∑ Hot water burns like fire Hot water burns like fire Hot water burns like fire Hot water burns like fire Hot water burns like fire - Hot water can scald for up to 30 minutes afterit is boiled. A cup of hot liquid spilled over a baby or toddler is equivalent toa bucket of hot water being spilled over an adult. Source: KidSafe Australia. FactSheet:Scalds.

∑ Kitchen Fire Safety - Kitchen Fire Safety - Kitchen Fire Safety - Kitchen Fire Safety - Kitchen Fire Safety - About 30% of reported fires start in the kitchen.Source:Fire Saftey Fact Sheet, Safety Center, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

∑ Falls at Home - Falls at Home - Falls at Home - Falls at Home - Falls at Home - Approximately 50% of the falls that happen to childrenaged 0 to 14 years of age, occur in the home. Source: Preventing Falls Fact Sheet.Safety Center, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

∑ Speed Kills - Speed Kills - Speed Kills - Speed Kills - Speed Kills - A pedestrian struck by a car traveling at 30km/h has a 95%chance of surviving, a 60% chance when struck at 50 km/h and only a 20%chance at 70km/h. Australian Research shows that a 5km/h reduction invehicle speeds would save one in three pedestrian deaths. If all vehicleskept to the speed limit, fatal pedestrian crashes would fall by 12%. Source:Pedestrian Injury National Kidsafe Fact Sheet 2000. Kidsafe Australia.

∑ Never leave a child alone in a car - Never leave a child alone in a car - Never leave a child alone in a car - Never leave a child alone in a car - Never leave a child alone in a car - On a typical Australian summer day,the temperature inside a parked car can be as much as 30 to 40 degreeshotter than the outside temperature, ie on a 30 degree day, the temperatureinside the car could be as high as 70 degrees. Source: Hot Cars, Kidsafe Fact Sheet,Kidsafe Australia.

∑ Always wear a helmet - Always wear a helmet - Always wear a helmet - Always wear a helmet - Always wear a helmet - Studies of cyclists show that a helmet reduces therisk of brain injury by around 90%. To be effective, a helmet has to be usedevery time. Source: Christmas Wheels, Kidsafe Fact Sheet 2000. Kidsafe Australia.

∑ Home poisoning - Home poisoning - Home poisoning - Home poisoning - Home poisoning - Medicines and tablets are associated with one in threechild poisonings eg. cough and cold preparations and paracetamol. Householdproducts are the other main cause of child poisoning eg perfumes andaftershaves, toilet bowl cleaners and bleach. Source: Safety Rules OK, HealthDepartment WA.

∑ Stop, Look, Listen & Think - Stop, Look, Listen & Think - Stop, Look, Listen & Think - Stop, Look, Listen & Think - Stop, Look, Listen & Think - Pedestrian injury is a leading cause of childinjury death in Australia. Every week a child pedestrian is killed. For eachchild that dies as a pedestrian, 25 children will be admitted to hospital.Source: Pedestrian Injury National Kidsafe Fact Sheet 2000. Kidsafe Australia.


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14. ROAD QUIZ14. ROAD QUIZ14. ROAD QUIZ14. ROAD QUIZ14. ROAD QUIZ

Take the quiz and find out how muchTake the quiz and find out how muchTake the quiz and find out how muchTake the quiz and find out how muchTake the quiz and find out how muchyou know about safety on the roadyou know about safety on the roadyou know about safety on the roadyou know about safety on the roadyou know about safety on the road!

1. Why is it is important to wear brightcolored clothing while riding a bike?

a. To look fashionable.b. So you are easy to see.c. To reflect more sunlight.d. None of the above.

2. A road safety message is?a. Get down low and go, go, go!b. Look left, look right, look left

again.c. Stop, look, listen, think.d. Both b & c

3. When riding your bike you shouldwear a helmet that?

a. Is too big.b. Sits straight on the head and

doesn’t move.c. Does not have good air flow.d. Does not have adjustable straps.

5. When riding your bike, you should?a. Always wear a helmet.b. Wear enclosed shoes to prevent

in juries to feet.c. Make sure you are clearly visible

to motorists by wearing brightlycolored clothing.

d. All of the above.

4. You should always cross the road ... ?a. From a point where you are

clearly visible to oncomingtraffic.

b. Between parked cars.c. From designated crossing points

like traffic lights and crossings.d. Both a & c.


16. Safety Maths16. Safety Maths16. Safety Maths16. Safety Maths16. Safety MathsRead each question carefully and place your answer in the box provided.Read each question carefully and place your answer in the box provided.Read each question carefully and place your answer in the box provided.Read each question carefully and place your answer in the box provided.Read each question carefully and place your answer in the box provided.

Question AnswerQuestion AnswerQuestion AnswerQuestion AnswerQuestion Answer

(Sources: Kidsafe,The Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, TAC, City ofMelbourne, Anti Cancer Council of Victoria and The Safety Centre, Royal Children’s

Hospital, Safety starts with us fact sheets)

1. On average 16 Victorians die of melanoma (skincancer) each month, how many die as a result of thedisease every year?

2. One out of every two Australians will develop skincancer at some stage during their lives. What is thisin terms of a percentage?

3. Each year in Australia, injuries including nurseryequipment result in 6,500 children under 3 years ofage needing medical treatment and 540 childrenbeing admitted to hospital. Work out how manychildren need medical treatment per week and howmany are admitted to hospital per week due toinjuries involving nursery equipment?

4. St Kilda Road is amongst Victoria’s worst accidentsites. For example the worst road accident sites forthe period January 1996-December 2000 include:

a) St Kilda Road, Melbourne between SouthbankBoulevard and Flinders Street – 62 accidents;

b) St Kilda Road, Melbourne between Toorak Roadand Commercial Road- 31 accidents;

c) St Kilda Road, Melbourne between Commercialroad and High Street- 22 accidents.

What is the total amount of accidents for St KildaRoad between January 1996 and December 2000?How many accidents occurred each year in St KildaRoad on average?

5. On average 5000 children a day need medicalattention, 200 are admitted to hospital and morethan one child dies as a result of injuries. More thanhalf of these injuries happen at home. How manyinjuries occur to children in one day?

6. Around 1200 Australian children under 5 years of agecome to hospital emergency departments each yearfor the treatment of scalds. How many childrenunder 5 go to hospital for treatment for scalds eachmonth?


17a. The Great Escape17a. The Great Escape17a. The Great Escape17a. The Great Escape17a. The Great EscapeMy Family’s Emergency Action PlanMy Family’s Emergency Action PlanMy Family’s Emergency Action PlanMy Family’s Emergency Action PlanMy Family’s Emergency Action Plan

In some emergencies the safest action is to stay inside your house,for example, during a heatwave or storm. In other emergencies itcan be safer to leave your home or evacuate an entire area suchas during a fire. Make sure you and your family are prepared forhazards and emergencies by having a plan.

1. On the following page draw a plan of your house.

2. On your plan, label, doors, windows and all safety equipmentin its location such as the fire extinguisher & fire blanket.

3. Mark in the positions of the taps for the gas mains, waterand the main switch for the electricity.

4. Practice a fire drill. Establish your route out of the houseand include alternative routes in case the way is blocked.

5. Make sure that everyone knows where to gather once theyare out of the house. Decide on at least two safe meetingplaces/points outside ie one in the back yard and one in thefront.

6. Include your animals in your household emergency plan.

7. Practice your escape plan at least once a year.

8. Look at the items on the next page listed under the heading“Preparing an Emergency Survival Kit,” and decide whichitems are relevant to your family or at least know where tofind them quickly in your home.


17b. My Emergency Action Plan17b. My Emergency Action Plan17b. My Emergency Action Plan17b. My Emergency Action Plan17b. My Emergency Action Plan


17c. Preparing an emergency survival Kit.17c. Preparing an emergency survival Kit.17c. Preparing an emergency survival Kit.17c. Preparing an emergency survival Kit.17c. Preparing an emergency survival Kit.


18. How Safe is your House?Do you and your family pass this test?

HOW DID YOU SCORE?HOW DID YOU SCORE?HOW DID YOU SCORE?HOW DID YOU SCORE?HOW DID YOU SCORE?

• 0-5 = Needs Improvement • 6-10 = Average

• 11-15 = Good • 16-20 = Excellent

THE TEST QUESTIONS YES NO

1. Does each level of your home have a smoke detector?

2. Does your family plan and practise a fire exit drill from yourhome?

3. Do you make certain your electrical circuits are not overloaded?

4. Is there a fire extinguisher and fire blanket in your home?

5. Is there a list of Emergency telephone numbers stored in aprominent position beside the phone?6. Do you or your family know how to fight a grease fire?

7. Are all poisons locked away in childproof cabinets?

8. Are electrical appliances kept right away from the bath andbasin?9. If you have a pool, is it fenced and does it have a safety gate?

10. Do you have a First Aid Kit at home?

11. Does your family have an Emergency Survival Kit prepared?

12. Do you always wear a helmet when riding your bike?

13. Do you wear elbow pads and knee pads when rollerblading orskateboarding?

14. Do you always cross the road at traffic lights or at a crossing?

15. Do you always look left and right before alighting from a tram?

16. Do you wear a hat, sunscreen and t-shirt on a hot day?

17. Does your family check household smoke alarms once a year?

18. Do you always walk and not run around wet areas of your houseor pool?19. Is your hot water tap temperature set at a maximum of 50degrees?

20. Do your pyjamas have a low fire risk rating?

After reading each questionanswer yes or no by placing a tickin the boxes provided. Add up

the number of ‘yes’ answersand check the tally below tosee how well you scored.


Answers

Household Hazard Hazard Prevention

1. Chemicals and poisons inreach of children.

Store detergents or other poisons in a cupboard witha child resistant lock.

2. Matches left on the benchwithin reach of children.

Matches should be stored away out of reach ofchildren in a cupboard with a child resistant lock.

3. Overloading of electricalcircuit/power points.

Use a power board instead of double adaptors.

4. Toys left lying around wherepeople could trip over them.

Toys should be put away after playing in a toybin/chest or cupboard.

5. Cooking pots with handlesleft outwards.

Install a stove guard to stop pots being knocked offthe stove.

6. Hot water, kettle/cord canbe pulled off.

Keep electrical appliances away from the edge of abench.

7. Knife left on bench withinreach of children.

Knives should be stored away in a cupboard or drawerwith a child resistant lock.

8. Heater next to bath full withwater

All electrical appliances should be kept well clear ofany water to prevent electrocution.

1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!1. Accidents Do Happen!1iii,2 iii 3 i, 4 a) falling over toys, b)scalded by hot water, c) poisoned, d)suffocated by a plastic bag, e) bittenby a dog, f) falling from a bunk bedor stairs.

1a) Look left, look right, look bike, b)Stop, look, listen, think.

2. Are you a Good Safety Officer?2. Are you a Good Safety Officer?2. Are you a Good Safety Officer?2. Are you a Good Safety Officer?2. Are you a Good Safety Officer?

3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home3. Safety in the Home1C, 2 D, 3A, 4G, 5F, 6E, 7B, 8I, 9 H,10K, 11M, 12 L

4. Fires4. Fires4. Fires4. Fires4. FiresAnswer to mystery sentence- Getdown low and go, go, go!

5. Fire Safety is Up to You!5. Fire Safety is Up to You!5. Fire Safety is Up to You!5. Fire Safety is Up to You!5. Fire Safety is Up to You!1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1.go, 2.roll, 3.fire, 4.alarm,5.lighters, 6.frayed, 7.electrical,8.not, 9.cool, 10. quickly, 11.risk,12.blankets.22222 - 1.C, 2.B, 3.C, 4.B, 5.A.

7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous Chemicals7. Dangerous ChemicalsKitchenKitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen- dishwasher detergent, ovencleaner.BathroomBathroomBathroomBathroomBathroom- aftershaves, nail polishremover, paracetamol, perfume,shampoo.LaundryLaundryLaundryLaundryLaundry- disinfectants, bleach, draincleaner, toilet bowl cleanersGarage/shedGarage/shedGarage/shedGarage/shedGarage/shed- paint, engine oil, ratpoison, snail pellets, turpentine,petrol, varnish, insecticides, poolchlorine, weed killers brake fluid.GardenGardenGardenGardenGarden- berries, poisonous shrubs


10.2. 1561 deaths10.3. 189610.4. Better understanding regardinghydration and staying out of the heatie in air-conditioning or evaporativecooling.10.5. Staying out of the sun between11 o’clock and 3 o’clock. Drinking manyfluids, preferably water throughoutthe day and by not over exertingoneself ie playing sport.

11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11. Sun Tan or Damaged Skin?11.1. The best way is to stay out ofthe sun between 11.00 o’clock and3.00 o’clock during summer. If thiscannot be done, then a combination ofprotecting your face, head, neck andears with a hat, wearing a cotton t-shirt, using a sunscreen and wearingsunglasses and staying in the shadeare the best ways to protect yourskin.

8. Danger Signs8. Danger Signs8. Danger Signs8. Danger Signs8. Danger SignsCorrosive- to eat into, rust away egacid, drainoFlammable- easily set on fire egpetrolHarmful- it can hurt you eg bleachToxic- Poisonous eg weed killerOxidizing- burning once oxygen isused egExplosive-to burst quickly eg

9. Being Sun Smart9. Being Sun Smart9. Being Sun Smart9. Being Sun Smart9. Being Sun Smart9.1. Epidermis and dermis. 9.2 a)nerve, 2b) blood vessel, 2c) sweatgland, 2d) oil gland, 2e) muscle, 2f)epidermis, 2g) dermis.

10. Heatwaves10. Heatwaves10. Heatwaves10. Heatwaves10. Heatwaves10.1. a,b,c

11.2. Sun hat should include flaps tocover ears and neck as well as a visorfor the eyes.11.3. Turbans, scarves and long outergarments in light colors to reflectheat and protect them from the sun.11.4. Skin protects the body frommoisture loss, helps regulate bodytemperature and protects the bodyfrom bacterial invasion.11.6. 187.5 minutes

13. Stop, Look, Listen Think- Safety13. Stop, Look, Listen Think- Safety13. Stop, Look, Listen Think- Safety13. Stop, Look, Listen Think- Safety13. Stop, Look, Listen Think- SafetyQuizQuizQuizQuizQuiz

1. think, 2. temperature, 3. roads, 4.helmet 5. bright, 6. traffic, 7. locked

14. Road Quiz14. Road Quiz14. Road Quiz14. Road Quiz14. Road Quiz1b, 2d, 3b, 4d, 5d.

16. Safety Maths16. Safety Maths16. Safety Maths16. Safety Maths16. Safety Maths1.16-x-52= 832, 2.50%, 3. 6500 + 540divided by 52 = 135, 4a. 62 + 31 + 22= 115, 4b. 29, 5. 5000 + 200 +1 =5201, 6. 1200 divided by 12 = 100.

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