Road Safety/Preventing Hazards:

Road Safety/Preventing Hazards:

1. Importance of Road Safety: can teach young children how to cross the road, change behaviour, to know where to walk, to know when to cross and when not to

2. 5 Step Process Before Crossing the Road: 1) check where you need to stop e.g. crossing, away from cars. 2) check their are no cars, vehicles or bikes coming. 3) cross and look around to see if there are any cars coming while walking

3. How to Help Prevent a Physical Hazard: not ingesting anything inedible as this can scratch and cut the throat/mouth, double check before playing with anything hazardous and eating raw meat.

4. How to Help Prevent a Security Hazard: locking windows; so the baby can't fall or danger themselves, locking baby gates; so they can't fall down the stairs, locking cars doors and having security alarms in the house

5. How to Help Prevent a Fire Hazard: not leaving candles on without supervision or overnight, not leaving on the cooker or oven; when not using it, also having a fire extinguisher available or near; so the fire doesn't spread as much

6. How to Prevent a Food Hazard: cooking everything for as long as it should be (especially chicken); wash utensils, counters, dishes well after using them

7. How to Prevent Personal Safety Hazard: when traveling; make sure they valid and licensed, on a night out; know what you are drinking and don't leave your glass alone, look after your belongings; phone, wallet, keys etc.