stay safe and prevent injury

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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 safetyElectric 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 StrategiesElectric 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


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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



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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

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