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IF YOU SMELL GAS…Here is a list of things you should do if you can smell gas......
1. Put out naked lights.2. Do not turn electrical plugs or switches on or off.3. Open doors and windows.4. Check that all the gas appliance controls are turned off and turn the gas supply off at the meter.5. Call the emergency gas number.
Think of some examples of nakedlights. Why are they dangerous?
Why shouldn’t you turn electrical plugs or switches on or off?
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ForewordWelcome to the Junior Citizen Scheme.This book is yours to keep as a permanent record of all the Safety Training you have received.
Remember that this safety information will keep you safe not just today but for the rest of your life. We hope that you not only learn a lot, but that you also enjoy yourselves.
We would like to thank Barrow Borough Council and The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership for providing financial support for both the event and this book.
Special thanks also to the following organisations who participated in this year’s event.
Cumbria County Council,Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service,Cumbria Constabulary,Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service,HM Coastguard,Morecambe Bay NHS Primary Care Trust,Pupils from Alfred Barrow School,Stagecoach.
GAS SAFETY GAS SAFETYWhat Do You Know? What Do You Know?
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1 Natural Gas has a distinctive smell, because:
(a) It was trapped in rock deep beneath the sea for millions of years
(b) Chemicals with an unpleasant smell are added to it
(c) It is stored for long periods in gas holders
2 The smell of gas should never be ignored because:(a) Gas is poisonous(b) Gas is an expensive substance(c) Gas is harmful to your vision
3 If you suspect a gas leak, to whom should you report it?(a) Police(b) Local Council(c) Gas Service
4 You walk into a darkened room and smell gas. Should you:
(a) Turn on the light to see if the gas tap is ‘on’(b) Ventilate the premises by opening all
doors and windows(c) Get out of the house at once
5 When does the Gasman have the right of entry to your house?(a) During daylight hours(b) Anytime in the event of an emergency(c) After serving a weeks notice
6 If you want to install a gas appliance in your home, should you:(a) Contact a local plumber(b) Do it yourself(c) Ask your Gas Service Centre or a
registered CORGI installer to send a service engineer
7 What is Carbon monoxide?(a) An explosive gas(b) A poisonous gas(c) A mixture of spirit with oil
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8 Do you get carbon monoxide...(a) From oil wells?(b) From armament factories?(c) In a room where the flue to the fire or boiler has become blocked?
10 Why are air bricks and ventilators fitted?(a) To prevent windows steaming up(b) To ensure a supply of oxygen needed for boilers and water heaters(c) To create a draught
11 Whathappenswhenachimneyorflue becomes blocked?(a) Fumes are spilled back into the room(b) The appliance won’t light(c) The room becomes overheated
9 How is carbon monoxide produced?(a) When a fire or boiler is used in a confined space with insufficient oxygen available(b) By the build up of pressure in a gas pipe(c) From a leaking petrol tank
12 How frequently should boilers and water heaters be serviced?(a) Every 3 years(b) Every year(c) Every 5 years
13 Where is your gas meter sited?
You also need to know how to turn the gas meter ‘off’ in the event of an emergency.
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Match each of these road markings to the box which gives its meaning.
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These lines show you at the centre of the road CThese lines tell you that you must let other traffic go past first before you turn
These lines tell you that there is a zebra or pelican crossing ahead
These lines tell you to stop
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Write below each picture what the arm signal means.
Draw on this picture to makethe right arm signal better.
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WHAT AM I ? ??????These items can be dangerous. What are they?
1. I am a living thing I come in various colours, but usually am brown and cream I grow in damp areas of grass and woodland I am dangerous if you eat me Safe varieties of me cooked in omelette and soup
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2. I am made mostly of wood I should always be kept out of reach of children I can cause fire and burns if used wrongly I share a box with many others My head is usually pink
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The items described below can help keep you safeCan you solve the riddles ?
1. I am made of steel and wood I can be seen through but not climbed through I am a safety device used to restrict access Children cannot get past me I am used inside the house at doors and stairways
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2. I am made of metal I can be seen through but hands cannot penetrate me Clothes should not be left to dry on me I am sited around hot areas I protect people from burns
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Use the fact sheet below to helpTony phone for an ambulance.
MAKING A ‘999’ CALL
* Lift the telephone handset and call the operator by dialling ‘999’.* Tell the operator the emergency service you want and your telephone number.* Wait until the Emergency Service answers.* Then give them the full address where help is needed and any other* important information.
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All emergency calls are free
You can make a call from :
* Your own home telephone number* A public telephone kiosk* Your mobile phone
Remember to push the 9 button firmly. With dial phones rotate the 9 to the finger stop and remove your finger to allow the dial to return freely. Do this 3 times.Remember to keep calm and speak calmly when making an emergency telephone call. Listen carefully to what the operator asks.
Never make a false call. This could risk the lives of others who really need the help of an emergency service, it is also breaking the law.
BT’s new equipment means that the operator knows straight away where a call is made from.When you have finished the call, remember to replace the handset on the telephone rest.
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Q: What number do you ring to report a fault on a kiosk?
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Q: Maria needs to phone the police but she can only find a phonecard kiosk and she hasn’t got a phonecard. What can you tell Maria?
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Q: If you make a 999 call, the operator will ask for the telephone number you are calling from. Where is it shown?
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Q. When might you need to call 999 – apart from Fire, Police and Ambulance?
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Maria wants to ring her Gran on the payphonebut her instructions have got jumbled up.
Can you sort them out?
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Everyyearover55,000firesinthehomekill700peopleandinjureanother10,000.Thebestwaytosurviveahousefireistobepreparedforit.
Every home should have at least one smoke alarm which should be fitted in, _____________ but never in the ______________, or the ______________Fire spreads very fast and a smoke alarm can give you valuable time to escape.
It is best to have an escape route planned so you are prepared for a fire. How would you escape if a fire started in your home?Try and plan a route on the diagram below.
Most fires happen in the kitchen and in the living room. The most commoncause of fires in the kitchen is as the result of a ____________ __________getting too hot. If a chip pan catches fire you should NEVER throw water on it.
You should turn off the heat if you can and then cover with a_______________ ____________________
What is wrong in this picture?
This could cause an electrical fire because the socketcan overheat.You should only ever have __________plug in a socket.
Can you think of any other causes of electrical fires?List them below.
Children should never be left to play in a room with an open fire. Instead there should be a ___________ around the fire. Clothes or paper should never be put on top of the fireguard as they may catch fire or get too hot.
Finally, matches or lighters should be kept ___________ where children cannot reach them.
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FIRE SAFETY FIRE SAFETY
After attending the Junior Citizen Scheme we hope you remember the important message that you have learnt. Why don’t you ask a parent or guardian if they can check the smoke detector to make sure it is working. If you do not have one fitted or it is not working ask them
to contact us on the number below. We can come to your home and talk to your family about making an escape plan and provide and fit a
smoke detector Free of charge.
FREEPHONE: 0800 358 4777
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HM CoastguardQUESTIONNAIRETick (3) THE CORRECT ANSWER
YOU ARE OUT PLAYING ON THE BEACH WITH SOME FRIENDS WHENYOU SEE A BRIGHT RED FLARE OUT TO SEA, WHAT DO YOU DO?
1. a) Notice which direction it is and make a mark in that direction in the sand.
b) Say to your friends someone is having a fireworks party.
2. a) Everyone go to the telephone.
b) Some of your friends stay and keep watch and some go to the telephone.
3. a) Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
b) Dial 999 and ask for the Fire Brigade.
4. a) Tell the Coastguard the telephone number of the call box and where it is.
b) Tell the Coastguard you do not know where you are.
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5. a) Tell the Coastguard you do not know the time.
b) Tell the Coastguard how long ago you saw the flare.
6. a) Tell the Coastguard you do not know if it was a firework.
b) Tell the Coastguard what you have seen and how far out to sea it was.
7. a) Tell the Coastguard your friends are still playing on the beach.
b) Tell the Coastguard your friends are keeping watch.
8. a) Tell the Coastguard you might need a Lifeguard.
b) Tell the Coastguard you think you might need a Lifeboat as well.
9. a) Tell the Coastguard you have to go now.
b) Tell the Coastguard your name.
10. a) Stay by the telephone until a Coastguard meets you.
b) Go back to your friends to watch for more flares.
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1. Where is electricity generated?a) Sub Stationb) Power Stationc) Electric Socket
2. Can you name the building from where united utilities supply electricity to your home?a) Sub Stationb) Satellitec) Space Station
3. What should you do if you see the doors open on a substation?a) Go inside and shut the doorb) Leave it and forget about itc) Tell a parent or teacher to contact United Utilities
4. What does electricity do when you go too near to overhead lines?a) Nothingb) It can jump a gap and electrocute youc) Switches off
5. How would you tell an electricity pole from a telegraph pole?a) You can’t without special trainingb) It’s clearly written on themc) The height, an electricity pole is taller
6. When fishing, how should you carry your fishing rod safely?a) Up in the air over your shoulderb) Packed away down by your sidec) Straight out in front of you
7. Where should you never fly a kite?a) Near pylons, poles or overhead linesb) On the beachc) In a wide open field
8. What can happen when you put too many plugs in one socket?a) The plugs won’t workb) Nothing, its okay to put lots of plugs into one socketc) They can over load the sockets and cause a fire
9. When should you never touch anything electrical?a) With wet or damp handsb) When it’s thundering and lighteningc) With dry hands
10. If bread gets stuck in the toaster what should you never do?a) Switch it off and get an adultb) Try to get it out with a knife or similar objectc) Switch it off and turn it upside down
11. Where should you never use a hairdryer?a) Bathroomb) Bedroomc) Living room
VandalismChanges for the worst
Many of the changes going on in our towns and cities are designed to improve people’s lives.Some changes have nothing to do with improvement, only damage and destruction.
These changes are called vandalism.
What is vandalism? Look closely at the pictures below. Which of these things would you call ‘vandalism’? Can you put the pictures in order, according to how serious they are?Can you explain why some types of vandalism are more serious than other types?
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Sometimes our houses, streets and even the things we own are damaged by vandalism. Vandalism is any kind of damage which is done on purpose for no good reason.Look carefully at the vandalism below.Who do you think will suffer?
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Making your own decisions will not always make you friends! Standing up for what you believe in may set you apart from the crowd. If this happens, how will you cope?
We all like to be one of the gang… We hate it when we’re left out…
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Look closely at the bottom of this page.Can you decide which ideas would help you to cope with being left out?Draw an arrow from each ‘idea’ to one of the boxes below.
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Don’t let themsee you upsetCall the groupnames
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There may be times when people around you treat you badly or try to make you do things that you don’t want to.At these times you need to be able to stand up for yourself or get yourself out of a bad situation.Look closely at the ideas below.Which ones do you think you might use?
1. Say ‘no’ and mean ‘no’ Look the person in the eye. Don’t smile. Hold your head up and stand up straight. Try not to show that you are afraid.
2. Be a broken record If you don’t want to do something, keep saying so! Taunt Give me your bike Response No Taunt Go on Response No, I don’t lend my bike
3. Use fogging If someone taunts you don’t rise to the bait. Taunt “Your mum’s fat” Response “Yeah well… You might say so… so you say”
4. Think big If you have to walk through a group of people who are calling you names, try not to listen. Tell yourself you are a great person. Think about all your good points.
5. Walk away If you are in a situation which could turn nasty, don’t hang around to find out! Walk away. Head for a safer place or group.
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Stranger Danger A True/False Quiz
Teachers often warn us not to talk to, or go with strangers.What is a stranger?
Can you decide which answers are true and which are false?
What do you think? True False
1. Strangers are always men
2. Strangers are usually smelly and dirty
3. A stranger is someone you don’t know well
4. Some strangers are safer than others
5. Dangerous strangers only go out at night
6. All strangers want to hurt you
7. Dangerous strangers often look ordinary and harmless
8. Dangerous strangers like lonely places
9. It’s OK to go with a stranger if they say that they know your mum
10. Strangers wear old dark clothes
11. Dangerous strangers might tell lies to trick you
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1. Attract attention to yourself2. Run away quickly and find help3. Tell what has happened to an adult that you can trust.
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One day you might find yourself in asituation where you have to ask a strangerfor help. If this happens you should look fora safer stranger. Look closely at thestrangers below. Try to complete the chartwith 4and 6‘s for each person.
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Carrying a two way radio to get in touchwith an official control room?
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Internet SafetyThe Internet can be a fun place and help you in a lot of ways.
You can use the Internet to help you with school work, to play games, find out about your favourite band and much, much more.
Another thing you can do online is chat to other people. This can be great fun, but you must be aware that whilst there are a lot of nice people that use chatrooms, there are also a lot of nasty people who use chatrooms.
We may think that the internet is safe, but is this really true. We see and hear about some awful things that have happened to young people. So how safe is it? Think about these three questions:
• Who are you inviting into your home through the internet?• What information are you giving them?• Are they telling the truth?
Think about it...Would you approach a complete stranger in the street, invite him back to your house, tell him your name and address and which school you go to. How would you be sure that what he told you was the truth? It can be just the same with the internet. Unless you are certain it is someone you know,how can you tell if the person you are chatting to is male or female, young or old, fat or thin, tall or small, good or bad?
Yes, it may be that you are chatting to a young girl who lives in Scotland, and would like to meet you when she comes to Barrow on holiday in the summer.
BUT ANYONE COULD HAVE GIVEN THOSE DETAILS... ... It could actually be a 50 year old man who lives in Manchester and wants to abduct a child. . . AND YOU MIGHT HAVE JUST TOLD HIM YOUR NAME, WHICH SCHOOL YOU GO TO, AND YOUR TEACHER’S NAME.
This is why I would like you to read the following points and use them when you are online to help keep you safe:
Z Don’t give out personal details, photographs, or any other information that could be used to identify you, such as information about your family, where you live, or the school that you go to.
Z Don’t take people at face value - they may not be what they seem.
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Z Never arrange to meet someone you’ve only ever previously met on the internet without first telling your parents, getting their permission, and taking a responsible adult with you. The first meeting should always be in a public place.
Z Always stay in the public areas of chatrooms where there are other people around.
Z Don’t open an attachment or download a file unless you know and trust the person who has sent it.
Z Never respond directly to anything you find disturbing. Save or print it, log off and tell an adult.
A bully is someone who picks on someone that they think is smaller or weaker than they are. Bullying is a serious problem that can leave you feeling sad, lonely, scared and upset. There are lots of ways that someone can be bullied:Z Being teased or called namesZ Being hit or kickedZ Having things stolen from youZ Being ignored or not allowed to join in
Online bullying and being bullying by mobile phones is anincreasing problem which mainly affects children,with bullies being able to go into the samechatrooms as you or texting abusive orthreatening messages to your mobile phone.
What if I am being bullied?Z Do not feel ashamed - you are not to blameZ Keep a record of everything that happensZ Tell someone. Don’t suffer in silence - tell someone, such as your parents or your teacherZ If you are being bullied on the internet or on your mobile, get your parents to report it to the Internet Service Provider or your mobile phone operator
Bullying online and on mobiles
Ifyouwanttofindoutmoreaboutbullying,agoodsitetovisitiswww.childline.org.uk
or you can telephone Childline on 0800 1111
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l Trespassing on the railway is dangerous l Trains travel very fast. Some are powered by very powerful electricity
l Modern Trains are quiet and very fast. THEY CAN KILL – SO KEEP OFF THE TRACKS
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British Transport Police1. How many volts of electricity are there in the overhead cables on the railway?
2. Which of these answers is the correct way to cross from one side of railway lines to others?
a. Level Crossingb. Bridgec. Tunnel or subway
3. How fast do the fastest trains travel in this country?
a. 75 miles per hourb. 140 miles per hourc. 200 miles per hour
4. What can happen if you take a shortcut across railway lines?
5. How much is the fine for walking on railway lines?
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Spot the WordThe following words have been mentioned in the British Transport Police Child Safety Campaign which you have attended. The words are hidden in the grid below and read either backwards or
forwards, vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Spot the words at your leisure but remember..
Stay Away From Railway LinesCHILDREN FINE POLICEMAN SIGNALMANCOURT FROM PROSECUTION STAY AWAYDANGER RAILWAY LINES STUPID HIGH SPEEDTRAIN DEATH INJURY SAFETYTRESPASSERS DRIVER PASSENGER VANDALISM
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A MESSAGE FOR PARENTS!British Transport PoliceA MESSAGE FOR PARENTS!THE RAILWAY IS A PERILOUS PLAYGROUND
Disablement or Death face children who trespass on the railway.
Over the last five years, some 150 children have died because theytrespassed on the railway.
During the same period, twice as many were mutilated or badly scarredbecause they trespassed on the railway.
IS YOUR CHILD AT RISK?
Watching trains is harmless fun – as long as you stay outside the fence.
Modern trains are fast – up to 225km/h (140mph) – and make little noise whenapproaching. They can travel a quarter of a mile in less than 7 seconds and take over one and a half miles to stop.At these speeds you can be sucked underneath if you are too close at rail level.
WHERE DOES YOUR CHILD PLAY?
Children as young as 2 have been killed on the railway because Parents thought they were playing with older brothers, sisters or friends.
Many children die or are seriously injured playing stupid ‘Chicken’ games.Many children die because adults have broken down railway fences to take short cuts to work, pub or club.
HELP SAVE A CHILD’S LIFEMake sure that children* stay outside railway fences – even if broken* keep off bridge parapets* look after younger brothers, sisters or friends properly.
IT MIGHT BE YOUR CHILD’s LIFE THAT’s sAvED!IF YOU SEE CHILDREN ON OR NEAR THE RAILWAY,
OR ANYONE DAMAGING FENCING –CONTACT THE POLICE OR NEAREST RAILWAY STATION
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BEING SEENDuring daylight which clothing shows up best? Choose from Yellow/Green/Brown/Navy/Purple/Pink
Fluorescent clothing helps you to be seen during the
Reflective clothing helps you to be seen during the
Give two ways in which you help other road users see your bike more easily at night.
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CLOTHINGMatch the piece of clothing to the part of the bike where it might get caught
CLOTHINGa) Scarfb) Lacesc) Trouser bottomsd) Anorak cord
PART OF BIKEa) REAR WHEEL
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Can you think of two reasons why wearing a hood might be dangerous?
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Is it safe to use a personal stereo when cycling? If not, why not?
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SAFE BICYCLETHIS BICYCLE IS UNSAFE! It has 20 faults.Put a circle around each one.
ANSWERS
1. Tear in front tyre. 10. Rear reflector hidden behind saddle bag.
2. No tread on front tyre. 11. Saddle bag hanging into spoke.
3. Front Reflector missing (bracket only). 12. Rear mudguard not fastened on.
4. No brake block. 13. Broken spoke on rear wheel.
5. Frayed cables x 3. 14. Rear lamp facing up to sky.
6. Loose screw on handlebars. 15. Loose chain.
7. Seat in wrong position. 16. Flat rear tyre.
8. Pedal Missing. 17. Chain guard not attached.
9. Front Light pointing to the sky. 18. Saddle bag not fastened around saddle.
Correct words in the spacesSides Rim Never
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A QUICK QUIZ – DRUGSA QUICK QUIZ – DRUGSThe answers are over the page to check if you are correct.
1. All drugs are bad for you q q
2. You should never use someone else’s medicine q q
3. You should never take medicine unless given it by an adult q q
4. If you find some pills you should put them in a dustbin q q
5. It is O.K. to take a pill given to you by a friend q q
6. Sniffing hairspray is NOT dangerous q q
7. Sniffing lighter – gas can kill a child the first time they try it q q
8. Some children sniff glue to escape their problems q q
9. People who sell drugs are always strangers q q
10. If you find a syringe you should tell an adult q q
P.T.O. for the answers
TRUE FALSE
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aNSWERS . . .aNSWERS . . .
1. FALsE – When you are ill medicines can help you to get better
2. TRuE
3. TRUE – They can decide if it is safe for you to take
4. FALsE – You should give them to an adult – some other child may find them and take them
5. FALsE
6. FALSE – Sniffing any solvent is dangerous
7. TRuE – It can freeze the windpipe for example
8. TRuE
9. FALsE
10. TRuE – it may contain something dangerous and needs disposing of safely
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JUST SAY NO!
TO DRUGS.
SWIM SAFE, SWIM AT THE POOL WATER SAFETY
If you attempt to swim in or skate on reservoirs you put your own life and lives of others at risk. Even very strong swimmers could encounter difficulties in reservoirs because there are hidden and unexpected dangers – look out for signs which warn you of these dangers.
Diagram A shows a sketch of a typical reservoir.Diagram B illustrates a typical swimming pool.Study the diagrams and answer the following questions:
1. How are the sides of a reservoir differentfrom the sides of a swimming pool?
Answer ......................................................
3. Why does the base of reservoir not slope?
Answer ......................................................
5. How could these obstacles causeproblems for a swimmer?
Answer ......................................................
7. If you were foolish enough to ignore thewarning notices and fell into a reservoirhow would you escape from the water?
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2. Why does the base of a swimming poolslope?
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4. What obstacles could be found in areservoir which would never be allowedinto a swimming pool?
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6. What safety measures are there inswimming pools to prevent accidents fromhappening?
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8. If someone tried to help you, how couldtheir life also be at risk?
Answer ......................................................
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SOME LIKE IT COOL! WATER SAFETY 2
In hot weather everyone tried to find ways of staying cool. If you lived near a reservoir where people are allowed to visit, you might be tempted to have a dip in a reservoir.If you tested the water in a reservoir with your hand, you may believe it is warm enough for swimming. Your body is, however, not always a reliable judge of temperature.
Try the following experiment:
Fill three bowls of water as follows:
Bowl A Bowl B Bowl C
Hand-hot water Equal amounts ofhot and cold water
Very cold waterwith ice cubes
Now put your left hand in the Bowl A and your right hand in Bowl C. Keep them there for sixtyseconds. Take both hands out of the bowls, wait for a few seconds and then place your left handin Bowl B
1. What do you notice? Does the water feel warm or Cold?
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3. Why do you think that putting your hand in a reservoir would be a poor way to find out how cold the water really was?
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5. What would be the effect on your body if you were suddenly plunged into very cold water?
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2. Now put your right hand in Bowl B Does the water feel warm or cold?
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4. Describe how your right hand felt at the end of the sixty seconds?
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6. Look up the word hypothermia in a dictionary. What does it mean?
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As you will see from these tests, you can not tell what the temperature will be in a reservoir in summer or what effect the temperature may have.So rather than swimming in a reservoir, go where you know it is safe:go to a swimming pool.
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SWIM SAFE, SKATE SAFE,STAY SAFE
WATER SAFETY 3
Are the following statements true or false?Tick the correct boxes
1. It is safe to swim in any water. p p
2. Ice on a pond, lake, canal or reservoir will p p be thick enough to hold up small children.
3. It is safe to swim fully clothed because they p p will keep you warm?
4. A temperature of more than 32°C is needed p p for a body to function correctly.
5. In hot weather the water has to be very cold p p for you to cool down.
6. The ice at the edge of the water is thicker than p p the ice in the middle.
7. A person cannot drown in water less than one p p meter deep.
8. Warning notices at the edge of a reservoir are p p only there for very young children and do not need to be obeyed if a person can swim.
9. If you are wearing arm bands you will not drown. p p
10. It is never safe to paddle at the edge of a reservoir. p p
Try to find the key ‘danger words’ hidden in this puzzle:
True False
HISMACOMRW
SMUBGERGET
ALCOHONTUT
SOOSMIPRIA
SDLHMORESO
NRDMOAUPSB
GOILNCEOAB
IWSTSRORLF
SNSEORDHFI
PDRAUGEFIL
COLD ROPE
DROWN SIGNS
LIFEGUARD SWIMMING
POOLS
RESCUE
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Water Safety 1
1. Reservoir sides are steeper, rocky and sharp, possibly wet and slippy, with no ladders or easy to grip sides.2. The base slopes to provide a shallow end, for standing or for weak or non-swimmers to relax and a deep end where it may be safe to dive and for competent swimmers.3. A reservoir’s purpose is to store water, not to provide safe swimming. There is no way to know how the base of the reservoir is shaped.4. Debris, pipes, equipment, branches, rocks and rubble.5. You could hurt yourself jumping or diving in and hitting something hard under the water. You could get tangled up and drowned, you could get cut or hurt.6. There are lifeguards, any heating or filtering equipment is hidden away, there are lifebelts, and steps to get in and out.7. With difficulty! See question one above.8. The cold, steep sides or any hidden obstacles can effect two people the same as one. There is no safe way to swim in a reservoir and there is no safe way to be rescued.
Water Safety 2
Some like it coolCare should be taken to ensure that the hot and cold water are at comfortable temperatures.
Questions 1 and 2: The perceived temperature of Bowl B will vary, depending on the temperature of the bowl in which the hand has been placed before.
Question 3: Because dipping your hand in can never be an accurate measurement of the water temperature – at the surface and below.
Question 4: After 60 seconds in very cold water the hand should feel numb and difficult to use.
Question 5: You will put a great strain on your heart. You may suffer shock, you will certainly get numb arms and legs making it difficult to stay afloat.
Question 6: “An abnormally low body temperature – as induced by exposure to cold”(Collins English Dictionary)
Water Safety 31.F2.F3.F4.T5.F6.F7.F8.F9.F10.T
NOTES AND SAMPLE ANSWERS
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Home Safety
Home Safety WordsearchThe following items are all used in the home to help keep you safe:
CanyoufindthesewordsinourWordsearchbelow?
Home Safety Wordsearch
DRAUGELTTEKFJLCKW
SOTROSIVOEDIVRHMI
TSOCKETCOVERSEIJN
PCYREABALOLEZHLDD
RODPSCEKPEIGPSDRO
ORIQFLNAKDHUOISAW
TNTOGIALNDHAIUAUL
EEXBWSQMMAARSGFGO
CREBVYSOPILDYNTRC
TCLCXAEJCRTSMIEEK
EUFDUCTZHVOGJTYKS
DSAFETYGATETSXSOV
EHKCOLEGDIRFEEEOA
KISOCKETGUARDCACE
OOMSQSTXVPTAMHTAB
MNTKCOLDRAOBPUCOX
SSAFETYFILMHDFSCR
Smoke Detector Kettle Guard Fire GuardExtinguisher Door Slam Protector Safety GateCooker Guard Socket Covers Bath MatCupboard Lock Window Locks Video VisorFridge Lock Corner Cushions Child Safety SeatFlex Tidy Safety Film
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Home SafetySPOT THE DANGERS!
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Jane’s Hazard HouseJane’s Hazard House
In the story below there are 12 potential dangers.Can you identify the danger and the accidentthat could happen as a result of the danger.
Jane ran into the house after a busy day at school, catching her shoe on the rug by the door. Little Ben (who is two years old) was playing in the living room. The room looked really cosy with the fire burning brightly and the television on low to keep Ben occupied. Ben toddled up to the television and started playing with the screen, jumping at it so hard that the vase of daffodils on top almost fell off.
There was a lovely smell coming from the kitchen and Jane decided to see what was cooking. The chip pan was happily bubbling away on the cooker, a pan of boiling water next to it waiting for the vegetables to be added. An open tin of corn beef was waiting to be sliced up to go with the meal, the tin opener was still hanging from the tin. The ironing board was still up with the iron plugged in ready for use.
Jane could hear water running in the bathroom and realised Mum was getting a bath ready for Ben. Lifting Ben, she carried him up the stairs, struggling to get past the toys and clothes stacked up ready to be put away. Jane went into her bedroom to change out of her uniform whilst Mum undressed Ben and put him in his bath.
The telephone rang loudly and Mum raced downstairs to answer it, telling Ben to play loudly in the bath.
After she got changed, Jane decided to get a drink. She went back downstairs and helped herself to an unlabelled bottle from the cupboard, knocking a bottle of bleach over at the same time. Jane put the bottle back and went to sit down on the settee, fiddling with the box of matches left on the arm. Jane was ready for her tea.
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PAGE 6: Roundabout Cycling Permitted Cycling Not Permitted C D A B Right Turn Slowing Down Left Turn Raise arm as picture of right turn
PAGE 15: 1(a) 2(b) 3(a) 4(a) 5(b) 6(b) 7(b) 8(b) 9(b) 10(a)
PAGE 16: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A
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PAGE 27: 1) 25,000 2) All three 3) 140 mph 4) Run over or electrocuted 5) £1000
PAGE 31: Yellow,Green,Pink,DayNight1.Reflectors2.Lights3.Reflective clothing
A. Scarf – rear wheel B. Laces – spokes + or chain C. Trouser bottoms - chain
D. Anorak Chord – Brake Lever/ handle bars
1) Obscures hearing 2) Tunnel Vision – Cannot see around
Noyoucannothearothertrafficorwarningsignals.
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Jane’s Hazard HouseJane’s Hazard HouseHazards Accident1 Rug by the door Fall2 Unguarded fire Burn/Fire3 Flowers on the television Electrocuted/Fire4 Hairdryer cable Fall5 Pan of boiling water Scald6 Open can Cut7 Trailing flex from iron Fall/Scald8 Toys, clothes on stairs Fall9 Child left in bath unattended Drowning10 Broken fire alarm Fire11 Electric blanket heater Fire/Electrocuted12 Ciggarette left on the chair Fire
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