Ch.21: Personal Safety

Injury

the physical damage that results when a human body is suddenly or briefly subjected to intolerable levels of energy

What is an accident?

-Unintentional not unpreventable
- Can be fatal or nonfatal
- #4 cause of death in the U.S.

What are the most common accidents? (4)

- Poisoning
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Falls
- Suffocation

What percent of deaths are unintentional?

68%

What percent is poisoning deaths?

31% (alcohol, drug, carbon monoxide)

What percent is the motor vehicle traffic?

25%

What percent is falling deaths?

24%

How to prevent --> A child is digging through her grandma's
purse and, mistaking it for candy, overdoses
on adult pain medication?

switch pill bottles

How to prevent --> A man is rear-ended by another vehicle after
suddenly stopping on the 405 and sustains a
whiplash injury.?

shouldn't you tail gate

How to prevent --> An elderly woman is walking to the bathroom
when she loses her balance, falls to the
ground, and fractures her hip?

grippy shoes or railings

According to the National Center for
Health Statistics, which of the
following is the MOST common
mechanism for an unintentional
injury resulting in death?

B. Poisoning

Which of the following is the MOST
common mechanism for an
unintentional injury resulting in death
for infants under the age of 1?

A. Suffocation

what are some home injuries? (5)

� Poisoning
- Medications, cleaning agents, insecticides,
cosmetics, houseplants, carbon monoxide
(colorless, odorless gas)
� Falls
- Elderly (65+)
� Fires
- Cooking and careless smoking
� Suffocation
� Firearms

How to prevent poisoning?

Only take prescription
medications prescribed to you
� Follow the directions on the
label
� Keep medications in their
original bottles/containers
Dispose of unused or unneeded medications
� Never mix household cleaners
� Store all household cleaners and m

How to prevent falls?

� Install handrails and nonslip
mats
� Keep floors, stairs, and outside
areas clear
� Install proper lighting
� Use a ladder safely
� Don't use chairs to reach things
� Use gates on stairs if small
children are present

How to prevent fires?

� Properly dispose of all
cigarettes
� Maintain fireplaces,
furnaces, heaters,
chimneys, electrical outlets,
cords, and appliances
� Plan escape routes
� Install smoke detectors &
carbon monoxide detectors

How to prevent suffocation?

� Children:
- Small items in mouth
- Crib bedding
- Trapped in airtight
appliances
� Adults:
- Heimlich maneuver

How to prevent firearm deaths?

� Always treat gun as if it were loaded
� Never point a gun at
something you don't
intend to shoot
� Always unload a gun before
storing it (locked away)
� Take safety course
� Buy a gun lock specific to
your weapon

What causes motor vehicle injuries? (6)

Distracted driving
� Speeding
� Aggressive driving
� Fatigue/sleepiness
� Alcohol or other drugs
� Lack of safety belts,
airbags, car seats

How to prevent motor vehicle injury?

� BUCKLE UP!
- 45% death, 50% serious injury
� Graduated drivers licensing
- Teen drivers are inexperienced
- Increased risk at night and with more
passengers
� Impaired and distracted driving laws
- Driving while intoxicated - BAC 0.08%
- Texting and d

how can you promote pedestrian safety?

Walk or jog in the daylight
� Wear light colored,
reflective clothing
� Face traffic
� Avoid busy roads
� Cross only at marked
crosswalks
� Don't text and walk

What are some leisure injuries?

� Athletic injuries
- Water activities
- Alcohol impairment
- Safety equipment
� Weather-related injuries
- Extreme heat
- Cold
- Wind
- Lightning
- Flooding

What are some work-related injuries?

� Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
(OSHA)
� Back injuries
- Proper lifting technique
� Repetitive strain injuries
- Repeated tasks using a
particular body part
� Carpal tunnel syndrome

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for preventing accidental
poisoning?

Hang on to unused medications just in case
you need them again in the future

Which of the following is not a
typical cause of motor vehicle
accidents?

listening to the radio

What is violence?

the use of physical force with the
intent to inflict harm, injury, or death upon
yourself or another

What are some factors contributing to violence? (5)

1. Social
2. Media
3. Gender
4. Interpersonal
5. Alcohol

How are social factors contribute to violence?

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How are social factors contribute to violence?

geography, neighborhood,
socioeconomic level

How does media contribute to violence?

exposure shows effective means for solving problems

How does gender contribute to violence?

more commonly committed by men

How are interpersonal factors contribute to violence?

majority of victims are
acquainted with attacker

How does alcohol contribute to violence?

consistently linked; 95% of crimes on college campuses

What is assault?

- Use of physical force to
inflict injury or death on
another
� Homicide
� Aggravated assault
� Robbery

Where is gang-related violence more commonly found?

� Are poor
� Have high unemployment
� Are population-dense

What are hate crimes?

classified by motive
� Can be committed against people or property

What is school violence?

- Homicide & suicide most serious but least common
- Nonfatal: theft, vandalism, assault

What is Workplace violence?

- Decreased by 35% over the last decade
- Police and corrections are most dangerous jobs

What is terrorism?

- Use of violence to intimidate or coerce in
furtherance of a political or social objective
� Promote helplessness by instilling fear of harm or destruction

What is intimate partner violence?

physical, social, or psychological harm imposed by a current partner or spouse

What does intimate partner violence include?

- Battering
- Stalking: harassing behaviors such
as following/spying on a person &
making verbal/written/implied threats
� Cyberstalking: stalking via internet,
email, chat rooms, social media
- Violence against children/elders

What is sexual assault?

any unwanted sexual contact

What is Statutory rape?

victim is younger than legal age of consent

What is Date rape?

sexual assault by someone the victim knows/dating

What is child sexual abuse?

� Any sexual contact between an adult and a child below the legal age of consent

What is sexual harassment?

Unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and
other conduct of a sexual nature

How can you stay safe on campus?

� Don't travel alone after dark
� Take well-lit and frequently traveled roads if you have to walk alone
� Use locks on your car doors and
dorm doors
� Be alert when using an ATM- don't display large amounts of cash
� Stay alert, trust your instincts - cal

Which of the following is NOT
considered a factor that
contributes to violence?

age

True or False: There is a low
incidence of reported date rape
on college campuses is because it does not happen very frequently
in the college population.

false