1.PCH.3

1.PCH.3.1 Identify safety hazards in the home and injury prevention strategies.According to the CDC, nine million children between birth and 19 years are seen for injuries each year. Burns, drowning, falls, poisonings, and choking hazards are all part of the accidents and deaths that are preventable. In the home, the kitchen and bathroom are two dangerous rooms for young children. Access to weapons in any setting is dangerous; weapons should not be touched if a parent or trusted adult is not around. Some safety tips:
 * 1) Keep hot liquids, foods and pots away from the edges of the table, counter or stove.
 * 2) Turn pot handles toward the rear of the stove.
 * 3) Stir foods heated in the microwave carefully and thoroughly.
 * 4) Open items heated in the microwave carefully and away from the face or body because steam can burn.
 * 5) Use oven mitts when taking items out of the oven or microwave.
 * 6) Be sure toys and clothes are not on stairs, near heaters, or blocking traffic paths.
 * 7) Toys with magnets and other small parts should be kept away from little brothers and sisters.
 * 8) Be sure TVs and bookcases are secure and will not tip over.
 * 9) Do not enter swimming pools or spas without adult supervision.
 * 10) Always check pool and spa drains.
 * 11) Cabinets with medicines and cleaning supplies should have small children “locked out” and out of reach.
 * 12) Do not have any electrical items near water.
 * The student will identify safety hazards in his or her home.
 * The student will be able to complete a safety check room by room at home with adult supervision.

1.PCH.3.2 Identify items that can cause burns and strategies to prevent fire and burn injury.The CDC states that 435 children are treated for burns every day. Burn accidents most often happen in the kitchen, bathroom or outdoors. Burns can be from hot liquids, fire, chemicals, electricity or chemicals. There are dangers of everyday items in any home that can cause burns. Families need to have a fire escape plan that is practiced and be sure smoke detectors are working. Students should be sure their family:
 * 1) Checks smoke detectors every month.
 * 2) Cleans fireplaces and woodstoves regularly.
 * 3) Never leaves candles burning unattended.
 * 4) Never plays with matches, lighters, or fireworks.
 * 5) Never leaves unattended pots and pans cooking.
 * 6) Never overloads an outlet.
 * 7) Keeps paper and clothes away from heaters and fireplaces.
 * 8) Keeps curtains away from heaters.
 * 9) Is careful around appliances such as irons and curling irons.
 * 10) Keeps hot liquids, foods and pots away from the edges of the table, counter or stove.
 * 11) Turns pot handles toward the rear of the stove.
 * 12) Stirs food heated in the microwave carefully and thoroughly.
 * 13) Opens items heated in the microwave carefully and away from them because steam can burn.
 * 14) Uses oven mitts when taking items out of the oven or microwave.
 * The student will list and complete a safety check of possible fire hazards.
 * The student will list items that could cause burns.
 * The student will describe ways to stay safe and prevent injury.

1.PCH.3.3 Execute the Stop, Drop, and Roll response.A fire will not burn without oxygen. One of the ways to put out a fire is to deprive the burning object of oxygen. If clothing catches on fire, it is best to use the Stop, Drop, and Roll response. These are the steps with a description of how to accomplish them:
 * 1) STOP: Never run because running will only make the fire bigger by supplying more oxygen. Do not wave arms.
 * 2) DROP: Drop to the ground and put hands over face for protection.
 * 3) ROLL: Roll back and forth until the fire is completely out.
 * The student will explain why the Stop, Drop, and Roll response is effective in putting out burning clothing.
 * The student will practice the Stop, Drop, and Roll response in several scenarios.

1.PCH.3.4 Execute an emergency phone call.Explain that emergencies are situations where someone is hurt or in danger. Discuss the difference between emergencies (someone isn’t breathing, someone with a broken leg, someone who is burned or a fire starts) and a non-emergency (scraped knee, cat in a tree). An emergency can be seen (car accident, someone falling), heard (loud crash, a scream) or smelled (gas fumes or smoke). In those emergency situations call 9-1-1. It is important to say your name, address and what is wrong. If calling 9-1-1, speak loudly and clearly.
 * The student will identify and describe emergency situations.The student will practice “calling” 9-1-1 and give name and address and explain the emergency.