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Safety

Taking precautions helps prevent accidents: for example (right), keep stairs clear of things that could trip someone. The worker (top left) wears protective clothing while moving drums of chemicals. And (bottom left), many schools give special lessons in safety.
Taking precautions helps prevent accidents: for example (right), keep stairs clear of things that could trip someone. The worker (top left) wears protective clothing while moving drums of chemicals. And (bottom left), many schools give special lessons in safety.

๐Ÿ“– In short

Safety means keeping away from harm and danger. Accidents can happen at home, at school, on the road or in water, but most can be prevented if we're careful and follow simple rules.

๐Ÿคฉ Did you know?

  • Accidents are a major cause of injuries in the world, but most can be prevented.
  • Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, so someone must always be watching.
  • Yellow and red safety signs warn us of danger.
  • Seat belts and helmets save many lives every day.

๐Ÿ”Ž Find out more

๐ŸŒŸ Safety at home

Don't touch electric sockets, keep away from the stove and hot things, don't play with medicines or cleaning products, and don't climb on chairs to reach high shelves.

๐Ÿ” Road safety

Cross the street at a crossing, look right and left, wait for the green pedestrian light, hold a grown-up's hand, and wear your seat belt in the car.

๐Ÿ’ก Water safety

Only swim with a grown-up watching you, in safe places meant for swimming, and wear a life jacket on a boat.

๐ŸŽฏ In an emergency

Learn your country's emergency number and know your address. If there's a fire, get out fast and don't go back for your toys, and if your clothes catch fire: stop, drop and roll.

๐Ÿ“ธ More pictures

Safety at home. Accidents cause many injuries and deaths at home. All these unfortunate accidents can be prevented by following basic safety rules, like those shown above.
Safety at home. Accidents cause many injuries and deaths at home. All these unfortunate accidents can be prevented by following basic safety rules, like those shown above.
At school, safety rules help prevent accidents on the stairs. Don't run or push your classmates on the stairs (right picture). Keep to the side when going up or down, one step at a time, holding the handrail to keep your balance (left picture).
At school, safety rules help prevent accidents on the stairs. Don't run or push your classmates on the stairs (right picture). Keep to the side when going up or down, one step at a time, holding the handrail to keep your balance (left picture).
Leisure activities need some precautions. Wear warm clothes when sledding and choose a gentle slope (right). Always try to stay near a buddy when you swim (left).
Leisure activities need some precautions. Wear warm clothes when sledding and choose a gentle slope (right). Always try to stay near a buddy when you swim (left).

๐Ÿงฉ Test yourself

1 Where do you cross the street?

2 What do you do if your clothes catch fire?

3 Which picture shows โ€œSafetyโ€?

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