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	Live Safely in a Dangerous World

Safety Questionnaire Here are just a few of the Personal Safety Plan questions that Live Safely in a Dangerous World can answer for you. Question Answer on Pages Driving About 5,000 people die in car-truck collisions every year. What are the “No Zones” around big trucks? 2-3 What is a safe following distance, in terms of seconds, behind the vehicle in front? 6-7 If you want to place a cellular call while in your car, what should you do? 8-9 How do you deal with tailgaters? 10-11 What should you do if a collision with an animal is unavoidable? 14-15 To help you stay awake, what are some things to avoid on long-distance trips? 16-17 What are some steps to take to avoid a road rage incident? 26-27 On a rural road, what action should you take if your car runs off the road? 28-29 In a small car, what are some tips to help others see you? 30-31 How can you avoid hydroplaning on wet roads? 34-35 Home What are some things you can do to avoid falling in the bathroom? 42-43 How do you avoid becoming a victim of carbon monoxide? 44-45 To avoid choking, what are some foods you should not give to young children? 46 What are some steps to take to prevent electrocution or an electrical fire? 48-49 What are some key things you should do to avoid falls? 50-51 If you have a gun in the home, how do you reduce the chances of a tragedy? 56-57 What are some key steps to avoid house fires that begin in fireplaces? 70-71 How should you handle household chemicals to avoid being overcome or poisoned? 76-77 Ladders can be very dangerous. If you must use one, what are some key safety tips? 80-81 What are some special safety tips for senior safety? 84-85 What are some preventive steps you can take to avoid poisonings, particularly to children? 90-91 Leisure and General How can adults avoid injuries while participating in sports? 103-104 When hosting a party, what are some tips to help people avoid intoxication? 104-105 To keep your lower back healthy, what should you do? 108-109 Most boating fatalities involve an operator who did not perform this activity. What is it? 114-115 Cosmetics can be a hidden eye danger. What are some safety tips? 126-127 How can you prevent food poisoning in the home, and while shopping or on a picnic? 132-133 Thousands of healthy people die every year after surgery. How can you avoid being a victim? 146-147 Almost 5,000 pedestrians die after being struck by a vehicle. What are some safety tips? 164-165 Getting adequate sleep can help prevent accidents. How can you get a good night’s sleep? 180-181 What are some steps to take to avoid being a street crime victim? 188-189 Over 3,000 people drown every year. How can you stay safe around water? 190-191 Kids’ Safety What are some of the key safety tips every teenage driver should know? 202-203 What information should you give to your babysitter before you leave? 206-207 What are some facts a babysitter should know before the parents leave? 208-209 What action should be taken to avoid scalding a child? 210-211 When your grandchildren visit, what special precautions should you take? 214-215 What are some safety tips children should know when they use the Internet? 220-221 A kitchen can be a dangerous place for a child. What are some accident prevention tips? 222-223 If a child must be home alone, what should you do to ensure their safety? 224-225 What are some special measures to be followed for backyard swimming pools? 226-227 Annually, 350,000 kids go to emergency rooms due to bicycle injuries. What should parents be doing? 228-229 What questions should you ask before selecting a childcare provider? 232-233 Halloween is the most dangerous day of the year for children. What should parents do? 242-243 Before letting a child participate in sports, what questions should you ask? 244-245 What safety precautions should you and your children take for backyard and public playgrounds? 248-249 How do you help keep a child from being sexually abused? 252-253 What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend about trampolines? 260-261 \| Home \| About the Book \| Sample Pages \| Press Room \| Ordering \| Reproducible Articles \| Contact Us \|