What I Know About Violence
& Injury Prevention
Challenge 6
Give your brother or sister advice on how to avoid injury by listing a specific safety rule you think is very important to help prevent injuries around each of these areas.
Water:
Fire:
Recreation:
Firearms:
Pedestrian:
Falls:
Severe weather
Water: Always wear a life jacket when swimming or boating.
Fire: Never leave candles, stoves, or heaters unattended and have a fire extinguisher readily available.
Recreation: Always wear appropriate safety gear, such as helmets and padding, when participating in sports or activities.
Firearms: Always keep firearms locked away and out of reach of children, and never point a gun at anyone.
Pedestrian: Always look both ways before crossing the street and never use electronic devices while walking.
Falls: Use safety gates on stairs and ensure all rugs are secured to prevent tripping hazards.
Severe weather: Stay informed about weather alerts and seek shelter during severe storms or tornados.