Hazards

• Education and Communication

  • Regularly discuss safety rules and risks with children
• Supervision


  • Maintain active supervision in all environments
• Emergency Preparedness


  • Ensure adults know CPR and basic first aid
• Safety Gear

  • Use appropriate safety equipment for activities like sports and outdoor play
• Home Environment Hazards

  • Falls (From furniture, stairs, or slippery floors)
  • Poisoning (ingesting household chemicals, medications, or cleaning products)
  • Burns (From hot liquids, stoves, or electrical appliances)
  • Drowning (In bathtubs, buckets, or swimming pools)
  • Choking (On small objects or food items)
• Securing Home Environment

  1. Anchor heavy items like bookshelves to walls

  2. Keep cleaning products and medications out of reach or locked up

  3. Use safety gates, covers on electrical outlets, and safety latches on cabinets

  4. Supervise children closely around water; use barriers around pools and buckets
• Outdoor Hazards

  • Playground Injuries (Falls from equipment, collisions, or entrapment)
  • Sports Injuries (Lack of supervision or proper equipment during physical activities)
  • Bullying (Emotional and physical harm from peers)
• Ensuring Outdoor Safety

  1. Ensure adequate adult supervision during playtime and sports activities

  2. Inspect playground equipment regularly for safety and maintenance

  3. Teach children about playground safety rules and the importance of wearing protective gear during sports
• Transportation Hazards

  • Pedestrian Accidents (Crossing roads without supervision)
  • Cycling Accidents (Riding bikes without helmets or on unsafe paths)
  • Car Accidents (Improper use of car seats or seat belts)
• Ensuring Transportation Safety

  1. Teach safe crossing at designated areas and use of pedestrian crossings

  2. Ensure children wear helmets and use appropriate-sized bikes; teach road safety rules

  3. Use car seats and seat belts correctly according to age and size guidelines
• Other Hazards


  • Stranger Danger (Safety outside the home with unfamiliar adults)
  • Dog Bites (Interactions with pets or stray animals)
  • Playgroup Hazards (Injuries during social activities or group play)