ROLES IN PROMOTING SAFETY IN OUR COMMUNITY

Safety needs and measures in home, school and work environment.

Safety is a situation which prevents any form of injury while performing any activities. Safety is a precaution against injury while performing any activities. A safe community is one that takes responsibility for supporting its members and each member is well valued

Needs/Reason for Safety in our community

To prevent loss of life
To prevent avoidable accidents
To prevent damage of properties
To prevent temporary or permanent disabilities.
It enhances youth employment

Safety measures in Home, School and Work place.

At Home:-

Gas cylinder should be properly closed to prevent gas leakage
Proper disposal of waste
Car keys should be kept away from children and youths
All drugs should be taken far away from children reach
To prevent electronic shocks the house should be properly wired by professionals.

School Environments:-

The school building should be properly constructed
Fire extinguishers should be provided in strategic places such as laboratories, offices, kitchen, healing bay. Etc.
School hall should be well ventilated
First aid kits should be provided in laboratories, school clinics etc.
School food should be hygienically prepared and served to avoid food poisoning.

Work Environment:-

Original sockets, plugs and other electrical appliance should be used in offices
Proper wiring of the building should be put in place
Smoking should be disallowed in all offices and restricted to certain areas for instance restaurant.
Periodic training for staff on how to prevent forms of accidents in the work place by the safety manager.
Staff should put off all electrical gadgets after office hours.

PERIOD II – Subtopic:- Safety guidelines for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists.

A pedestrians:- This is a person who goes or travels on foot ( a walker).

A cyclists:- This is a person who rides or travels by bicycle, etc.

A Motorcyclist:- This is a person who ride or operate a motorcycle.

A motorists:- Someone who drives a car.

Safety Guidelines

Pedestrians:-

They should walk opposite traffic rather than backing it while they walk on the road.
Pedestrians should wear bright coloured materials while working in the night
They should look left, right and left again before crossing
They should use pedestrian bridges where provided.

Motorist:-

Motorist should never drink alcohol before and when driving
They should not over speed
They should never make or receive phone calls while driving
Seat belt should be worn every time
They should strictly obey all road signs
Ensure proper vehicle maintenance.

Cyclists and Motorcyclists.

They should wear helmet
They must not carry more than one passenger
They should observes all road signs
They should avoid abnormal horns
Proper maintenance of motorcycles.
Keep the maximum speed limit

Evaluations:-

(1) Define the following:

(a) Safety

(b) Motorists

(d) Pedestrians

(e) Motorcyclists

(2) State 5 traffic guidelines

Assignment:– Is there any need for safety in our community? Explain 3 needs for safety in your community