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CHAPTER 1 SAFETY AT HOME
ACTIVITY
Burns PRINT FROM DOWNLOADS
Discuss the following with your teacher, an adult and then Scalds are burns caused by very hot liquid or steam.
your classmates. When might this happen?
What is the safety rule about matches? ..........................................................................
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........................................................................................................ When someone is carrying a hot drink what must you do?
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Look around your home and name/draw the equipment which can ................................................................................................................
get hot. What are the rules about these to prevent you from
getting burnt? Why is it important for an adult to check the temperature of the water
for baths and showers? Draw pictures to explain the rules for having
........................................................................................................ a safe bath or shower.
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Burns and scalds are very painful. You can stop the pain by holding the burned part
under cold water for 10 minutes. If it is very bad, you may have to go to hospital.
IT IS BETTER, OF COURSE, TO TAKE CARE AND AVOID ACCIDENTS.
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