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Chapter 11 Staying Healthy and Safe

Chapter 11 Staying Healthy and Safe. Lesson 11.2 Make Safety Your Business. What you can do to stay safe and prevent accidents. Discover. continued. How the government, employers, and employees make the workplace safe How to respond to an emergency. Discover. continued.

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Chapter 11 Staying Healthy and Safe

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  1. Chapter 11 Staying Healthy and Safe Lesson 11.2 Make Safety Your Business

  2. What you can do to stay safe and prevent accidents Discover continued

  3. How the government, employers, and employees make the workplace safe How to respond to an emergency Discover continued

  4. Following safety measures can prevent injuries. That means fewer accidents at home, school, and work, and more time and energy for other activities. Why It’s Important

  5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workers’ compensation emergency first aid Key Terms

  6. When you practice safety, you protect yourself and others from harm or danger. Taking and Sharing Responsibility

  7. Make a chart of rules you follow daily. Write at least five rules in one column. In a second column, write what you believe is the reason for each rule. Try This Activity Write the Rules continued

  8. Rules Promote Safety! Which rules listed help keep you safe? How do they keep you safe? Try This Activity Write the Rules

  9. Following rules is one part of safety. Avoiding unnecessary risk is another. Many activities involve some chance of harm. Reducing Risk

  10. Graphic Organizer Respect Your Limits Think Before You Act Don’t Give in to Pressure From Others Safety Secrets for Any Activity

  11. There is safety in numbers. It is often safer to be with others than it is going it alone. Working With Others for Safety

  12. You can take steps to make your community safe by working with others. Work with your family and neighbors to set up a Neighborhood Watch group. Working With Others for Safety

  13. In the workplace, the government, employers, and employees team up for safety. They cooperate to create a safe working environment. Safety on the Job

  14. The U.S. government protects workers by setting safety standards. The Government’s Role

  15. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is in charge of setting safety standards and inspecting workplaces. The Government’s Role

  16. Workers’ compensations laws passed by the government protect workers who are hurt on the job. The Government’s Role

  17. Under workers’ compensation, injured workers receive financial help to cover both lost wages and medical expenses. The Government’s Role

  18. Employers must provide a workplace that is free of health and accident hazards. The equipment and materials workers use must be safe. Employers and Employees: Partners for Safety

  19. When you enter the work world, you will be responsible for your own safety on the job. You will need to follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions or practices. Employers and Employees: Partners for Safety

  20. No matter how careful people are, accidents happen. Would you know what to do in case of an emergency? In Case of Emergency

  21. An emergency is something serious that happens without warning and calls for quick action. Is It an Emergency?

  22. Once you’ve identified an emergency, you need to quickly figure out what has happened and what may happen next. Is It an Emergency?

  23. Check the scene and the victim. Call for help. Care for the victim. What to Do

  24. Knowing first aid can often save someone’s life. First aid is the emergency care given to an injured or sick person before help arrives. What to Do

  25. I panic in emergencies. I can’t help it! How can I stay calm and provide help? Q and A continued

  26. If you’re prepared for emergencies, chances are you’ll stay calm and know how to help. There are many ways to prepare for emergencies before they happen. Q and A

  27. Graphic Organizer Prepare for Emergencies Participate in safety training programs at your school or work. Take a first aid class at your local American Red Cross chapter. Learn the correct way to use a fire extinguisher. Prepare a disaster supply kit for your family.

  28. Information Technology The technology used to design, develop, set up, operate, and support computer systems. Investigating Career Clusters Information Technology continued

  29. If you’re the one whom people turn to when they have a computer problem, you might consider a career in information technology. Investigating Career Clusters Information Technology

  30. Why does the government set workplace safety standards? The government sets safety standards so that all workers are protected on the job, and because many companies in the past did not protect worker health and safety. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

  31. How can clear thinking skills help you in an emergency situation? Clear thinking will help you evaluate the scene and figure out what has already happened and what may happen next. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A

  32. End of Chapter 11 Staying Healthy and Safe Lesson 11.2 Make Safety Your Business

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