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Stay Safe and Prevent Injury
Electricityand
Gun Safety
Comprehensive Health EducationMontgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
Curriculum 2.0
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Electric safety
Electric Cord Safety• Keep cords tucked away• Never walk on electric cords• Never put electric cords under
carpets• Remove from the outlet by
pulling on the plug, not the cord
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland Curriculum 2.0
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Electric safetyElectric Plug, Outlet, and Socket Safety• Keep your fingers out of plugs• Never touch with wet hands• Don’t overload plugs and outlets• Use safety caps on all unused electrical
outlets
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Electric safety
Appliance safety• Keep appliances and electricity away from water
and sources of heat
• Don’t use appliances with frayed cords
• Turn off appliances before plugging and unplugging electric cords
• Unplug an appliance before cleaning it
• Never stick fingers or knives in toastersMontgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
Curriculum 2.0
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Electric safetyOutdoors• Fly kites away from power lines• Stay away from fences around power
stations• Never touch trees that touch power
lines. Report such problems to the power company
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What to Do If an Electrical Accident Happens
• DO NOT TOUCH the victim because you might get shocked too.
• Find a grown-up right away.• Ask the grown-up to turn off the power at service
panel.• Call 911 and be sure to tell the person who answers
that someone has been involved in an electrical accident.
• Keep others away and ask the grown-up to call electric company.
Even if the person seems OK after getting a mild shock, it's important to always go the hospital or see a doctor.
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Electric Safety Strategies
Electric Cord Safety• Keep cords tucked away• Never walk on electric cords• Never put electric cords under
carpets• Remove from the outlet by
pulling on the plug, not the cord
Electric Plug, Outlet, and Socket Safety• Keep your fingers out of plugs• Never touch with wet hands• Don’t overload plugs and outlets• Use safety caps on all unused electrical
outlets
Appliance safety• Keep appliances and electricity away
from water and sources of heat• Don’t use appliances with frayed cords• Turn off appliances before plugging
and unplugging electric cords• Unplug an appliance before cleaning it• Never stick fingers or knives in toasters
Outdoors• Fly kites away from power lines• Stay away from fences around
power stations• Never touch trees that touch power
lines. Report such problems to the power company
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland Curriculum 2.0
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Staying Safe Around Guns
STOP• Put your feet together and don’t move
Don’t Touch• Hold you hands together and keep them still
Leave the Area• Carefully turn and walk away
Tell an Adult• Explain what you saw and where
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland Curriculum 2.0
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland Curriculum 2.0
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ResourcesElectrical safety. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2012, from http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ firecom/ pubed/ pdf/
gtkfelec.pdfcurriculum guide with lessons and resources
Electrical safety. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2012, from http://www.makemegenius.com/ education.php?mId=21
Free PowerPoints for classroom useGun safety. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2012, from http://kidshealth.org/ kid/ watch/ er/ gun_safety.html
Printable resource for small group or individual readingSwitch on kids. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2012, from http://www.switchedonkids.org.uk/
Electrical safety skills and strategies via interactive gamesWhat to do if an electrical accident happens. (n.d.). Retrieved July 21, 2012, from
http://www.alliantenergykids.com/ PlayingItSafe/ ElectricSafety/ 000551?isSecondary=1&prtFriendly=true
Printable strategies to stay safe if an electrical accident happens. Alliant Energy also offers an energy safety survey and kids activity book in PDF.
Why is electricity dangerous? (n.d.). Retrieved July 21, 2012, from http://www.alliantenergykids.com/ PlayingItSafe/ ElectricSafety/ 000550