1. Safe K i ds

2.

Injury

An injury occurs when the body is exposed to energy greater

than its ability to absorb it.

Energy comes in many forms

Mechanical/Kinetic Energy

Thermal Energy

Electrical Energy

Chemical Energy

Hazards of Energy

3. Childrens Greater Susceptibility to Injury Injury risk factors forchildren ages 4 and underinclude: inability to understand and recognize dangers; still-developing coordination; tendency to imitate adult behavior; and limited ability to react promptly and properly. Injury risk factors forchildren ages 5 to 14include: increasing experience taking on adult tasks; interest and intrigue with danger; increasing interest in taking risks; tendency to dare each other to engage in dangerous behaviors; and more free time without adult supervision. 4.

Greater access to hazards

Higher center of gravity

Greater surface area exposure

Lower tolerance

Natural Levels of Childhood Development

Limited natural protection

Limited ability to escape hazardous situations

Limited ability to recognize hazards

Increased attraction to potential hazards

Adult modeling

5. Lack of Experience

Smaller knowledge base

Lack of fear

Behavioral Development

• Natural and strong desire to explore

• Tendency to explore by mouthing

6. Fire

Fire Hazards in the Home

• Smoking

• Matches and Lighters

• Candles

• Fireplaces and Wood Stoves

• Electric & Kerosene Space Heaters

• Stoves, Ovens and Microwaves

• Electrical Systems and Appliances

• Electric Cords

• Flammable and Combustible Liquids

7. Fire Injury Prevention

Supervision

Smoke Alarms

Residential Fire Sprinklers

Fire Escape Plans

House Numbers

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Fire Extinguishers

8. Burns

Burn Hazards in the Home

Hot Liquids and Foods Scald Burns

Hot Appliances and Items -- Contact Burns

Electrical Cords -- Electrical Burns

Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies Chemical Burns

9. Drowning

Bathtubs

Toilets

Buckets

Swimming Pools

Prevention

Supervision

Toilet Locks

Fencing

10. Falls

Windows

Stairways and Hallways

Baby Walkers

Furniture

Bunk Beds

Indoor Play Equipment

11. Poisoning

Medications and Health Supplements

Household Chemicals

Household Plants

Prevention

Cabinet and Drawer Latches

Child-Resistant Packaging

12. Airway Obstruction Choking +Food +Toys +Small Household Objects +Suffocation and Entrapment +Plastic 13. Cutting/Piercing, Other Wounds

Sharp Objects and Corners

Furniture Tipovers