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- 1What is the definition for hazard?An item or situation that may cause harm.
- 2What is the definition for risk?The likelihood of a hazard actually causing harm.
- 3What are the potential hazards all around us?- Personal safety hazards.
- Physical hazards.
- Fire hazards.
- Security hazards.
- Food safety Hazards. - 4What are the examples of personal safety hazards?For example, stranger danger and busy roads. All young children should be under close supervision when on pavement and near roads, as well as playing in parks and on play equipment.
- 5What are the examples of physical hazards?Unsafe objects, objects that could be tripped over or pulled off tables.
- 6What are the examples of fire hazards?Heaters and electrical appliances as well as being careful with power sockets.
- 7What are the examples of security hazards?Insecure windows and exits.
- 8What are the examples of food safety hazards?A faulty refrigerator and therefore unsafe produce.
- 9All children have accidents however ...... safe your home is or how careful the parent is.
- 10How can parents reduce the risk of accidents?1. Set a good example - be a good role model as children copy the behaviour of adults.
2. Make the home and garden as accident proof as possible.
3. Teach children to be aware of dangers and how to cope with them.
4. Never leave young children alone unsupervised.
5. Where possible buy equipment / toys etc. that have the correct safety marks and labels. - 11When are accidents more likely to happen?1. At times of stress - this is when adults and children can be more careless and forgetful.
2. When parents and carers are less alert - maybe by medicines, alcohol, drugs and tiredness.
3. When children are over or under-protected.
4. To children that are neglected or abused. - 12What is the BSI mark?British Standard Institution
The goods have been made to the correct British Standard. It is to ensure that products are safe and reliable (e.g. bike helmets, smoke alarms).
Manufactures are not legally required to display this mark. - 13What is the Lion Mark?This appears on toy that have been made by a member of the British Toy and Hobby Association and Toy Fair.
Found on roughly 95% of toys sold in the UK as most UK ans European toy manufacturers and members. - 14What is the CE mark?Most common toy label and should always be looked for as it is required by law.
This logo proves that a toy has been tested and met with EU standards.
It is the manufacturers declaration that the item meets all toy safety requirements. - 15What is the age advice symbol?Identifies when a product is not suitable for a child
- 16What does flammableHow easily equipment or clothing can catch fire.
- 17Personal- What to do if they are lost - stop and look all around for the adult they are with. If they can't see them, they should approach a safe person (e.g a police officer, lollipop person, parent with a child). They should wait outside until adult, parent or police officer comes to look after them. They shouldn't go anywhere with strangers - not to a phone, workplace or house.
- Who to go home with - when away from their parent, children should know who they are allowed to go home with.
- How to answer the door - young children should never answer the door unless an adult is with them. - 18Awareness of strangers ...Children need to know what a stranger is and what to do if they are approached by a stranger. If an unknown person talks to them, they need not to be rude - they can simply walk away quickly, telling an adult if they feel worried. But if a stranger asks or tells a child to go with them, the child should run away and tell a safe adult immediately. They must learn to say "No, never, go!" If children are touched, grabbed or feel frightened or worried that they are in danger, it is alright to break the usual behaviour rules. They should attract attention by shouting and screaming, and punch and kick, if they feel they need to.
- 19Avoiding inappropriate personal contact - physical and emotional: Children's bodies and feelings are their own. How can you help them understand what this means?- Children don't have to show physical affection to anyone if they don't want to - this includes kissing, hugging or sitting on people's laps.
- Children can have help if they need it when toileting, but they have a right to privacy if they want it. Ask before opening a toilet door.
- Children should know it is wrong for them to be touched in a way that hurts them, frightens them or feels rude. They should also know to tell a safe adult if they are worried.
- Children should know that it is wrong for them to be bullied. They should also know to tell a safe adult if they are worried or if it occurs. - 20What is the definition of child grooming?Occurs when someone establishes an online 'friendship' with a child, intending to entice them to meet up when trust has developed.
- 21What is the definition of cyberbullying?Occurs when a child is bullied online, for example, in a chat room or via social media.
- 22What are the dangers of the internet?- Child grooming
- Exposure to inappropriate material
- Giving out personal details to strangers
- Illegal behaviour (this includes downloading copyrighted material)
- Cyberbullying - 23How can you keep your child safe on the internet?- Family discussions
- Talk to your child about how to be safe
- Explore sites and apps together
- Agree boundaries
- Use safe search facilities and restrictions - 24How can family discussions help keep your child safe on the internet?- Speak about the internet with the whole family especially if there are older siblings who are using websites not appropriate for younger ones.
- Give reassurance to your child that they can speak to you. If they come across something shocking talk through how to avoid it happening again. - 25How can talking to your child keep them safe on the internet?- Do not give out personal details - name, dye, address.
- Do not agree to meet up with anyone you don't know.
- Do not respond to unwanted emails or messages.
- Do not go on chat / social networking websites without permission.
- Do not keep anything hidden that is worrying you. - 26Explore sites and apps together ...- This will allow you to check the apps your child is using is appropriate and safe.
- Use child friendly search engines. - 27Agree boundaries ...- Make clear rules when using the internet.
- Have the computer in the family room where the adult can see the screen.
- Have a time limit to amount of use a day. Have regular breaks (no more than 30 mins).
- If your child accidentally goes on an inappropriate websites they should tell you. You can go into history and add the address to a parental control filter list. - 28Use safe search facilities and restrictions ...- Adults should use parental controls on computers i.e parental locks and restrictions.
- Block inappropriate websites by adding to filter list.
- Set time limits.
- Stop children from searching certain words - have this discussion with your child. - 29What are common childhood accidents?- Choking and suffocation
- Burns
- Electric shocks
- Falls
- Drowning
- Poisoning - 30Whats the description of choking and suffocation?Any small object that can obstruct a child's airway can cause choking (e.g. toys, food). Choking on food is common and can occur if the child laughs or gasps when eating, tries to swallow something too large or is eating lying down.
Suffocation can occur if an airway is blocked externally (e.g. putting head in a bag, something heavy landing on chest). - 31What is the first aid for a child who is choking or suffocating?- Encourage coughing
- If coughing fails give up to 5 sharp back blows.
- Check mouth for any obvious obstruction
- Administer abdominal thrusts.
- Recheck mouth and keep going with back blows and abdominal thrust until ambulance arrives. - 32What is the first aid for a baby who is choking or suffocating?- Lie the baby along the forearm on its front, keeping the head low. Take care to support the head. Give the infant up to 5 sharp back blows between the shoulder blades with heel of the hand.
- Turn the infant onto its back along the other arm.
- If the infant is still choking, administer chest thrusts.
- Recheck the mouth as before.
- If the infant is still choking, alternate between back blows and check thrusts until the airway is cleared. - 33What is the description of burns?Most common burns are caused by fire, hot metal / materials, chemicals, electricity, the sun, hot liquids.
When treating a burn a doctor will consider, the size of the area burnt, the depth of burn (superficial, partial thickness or full thickness), the location of the burn. - 34What is the first aid for burns?- Take action immediately.
- Cool the area with water for at least 10 minutes, preferably by holding it under gently running tap water.
- Removing any jewellery, watches or restrictive clothing that isn't stuck to the burn.
- Cover the burn / scald with clean cling film or place a plastic bag over a foot or hand. - 35Whats the description of electric shocks?An electric shock can potentially kill through causing the heart to stop. It is important to put socket cover over plug sockets in your house.
If a child is electrocuted you must TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY AT THE MAINS. If this is not possible move the child away to prevent the first aider also getting hurt. - 36Whats the first aid for electric shocks?- Once the electricity has been turned off or the casualty has been safely moved, approach the child.
- If the heart has stopped, an ambulance is needed.
- Electricity can cause burns at the entry and exit points, which must be treated with cold water. - 37Whats the description for falls?Very common in children and can result in fractures or head injuries.
Stair gates, window locks and close supervision can help prevent injuries through falling.
Head injuries are common and can be serious. They include:
- Concussion - brain has been shaken in the head.
- Cerebral compression - pressure builds up on the brain.
- Skull fracture - break in the skull. - 38Whats the signs and symptoms of falls? (for children)- Bump or swelling
- Loss of consciousness
- Vomiting or nausea
- Confusion / loss of memory
- Seizures
- Problems with vision
- Breathing problems
- Bleeding from the head
- Change in behaviour
- Difficulty talking
- Weakness or paralysis down one side of the face or body - 39Whats the first aid for falls?- Call for an ambulance
- Apply a pad and direct pressure to any head wound
- Lie the casualty down
- Monitor and record the level of consciousness, breathing and pulse until the ambulance arrives. - 40What are the signs and symptoms of a fall for babies?- A change in the sound of their cry.
- Swollen fontanelle - 41What is the description for drowning?Drowning can occur in all bodies of water including, lakes, rivers, the sea, swimming pools.
A child can drown in as little as 2.5 cm of water. Therefore never leave a child unsupervised in water including the bath and paddling pool. - 42What is the first aid for drowning?- Carry the child out of the water with their chest.
- Take off wet clothing
- Cover the child with a dry towel or blanket
- If they are unconscious and not breathing, put them into the recovery position
- If they are breathing, give CPR. - 43What is the description for poisoning?Poisons can enter the body through swallowing, contact with the skin and if they are inhaled.
Items that can poison must be kept out of children's reach or locked away. Appliances such as gas boiler should be regularly serviced. - 44What are the signs and symptoms of poisoning?- Vomiting
- Pain
- Drowsiness or unconsciousness
- Burns to the mouth
- Blister on skin
- Swelling
- Itchy skin / severe rash
- Unusual smell on breath - 45What is the first aid for poisoning?- Call for an ambulance
- Monitor child closely and be ready to act if they become unconscious
- Never try to get a child to vomit if there being poisoned
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- GCSE Children's Play and Development (Theory cue cards) Karteikarten am LO5, erstellt von sophie gammon am 29/11/2019.
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