Transcript Common sense and caution can minimize the risk of accidental injuries

Common sense and caution can
minimize the risk of accidental injuries
during outdoor activities.
frotsbite
hypothermia
personal flotation device (PFD)
Outdoor Recreation
Planning ahead can protect you from injury
during outdoor activities such as camping,
hiking, and winter sports.
The most important general rule for all outdoor
activities is to plan ahead. Here are some specific
ways to do just that:
Outdoor Recreation
Know your limits.
Tell people
your plans.
Outdoor
Recreation
Tips
Wear appropriate
clothing.
Bring
supplies.
Plan for the
weather.
Camping and Hiking
Camp with a
group.
Respect the
environment.
Camping
and Hiking
Tips
Take care
with fires.
Stick to wellmarked trails.
Be cautious
around wildlife.
Winter Sports
Wear warm, layered clothing to protect you from
frostbite (skin and tissue damage) and
hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature).
Winter Sports
Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15 to all
exposed skin.
Make sure you have a buddy with you to help out
in an emergency.
Winter Sports
Proper clothing and
equipment are two of
the keys to outdoor
winter safety.
Winter Sports
Sledding
Make sure your equipment is in good condition.
Choose gently sloped hills with plenty of space
and a level area to come to a stop at the bottom.
Don’t sled on or near frozen lakes,
because the ice may not be solid.
Winter Sports
Ice Skating
Skate only in designated areas.
Never skate where you don’t know
the thickness of the ice.
Wear skates that fit comfortably
and support your ankles.
Winter Sports
Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowmobiling
Wear an approved, properly fitting ski helmet.
Make sure that your other equipment, such as your
snowmobile, boots, and bindings, are in good condition.
Stick to marked trails that are appropriate
for your level of ability.
Winter Sports
Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowmobiling
Look both ways and uphill before
crossing or merging onto a trail.
When heading downhill, give the people
ahead of you the right of way.
If you need to stop, get to the side of the trail,
out of the path of others.
Water Safety
Following safety precautions can prevent
drowning and other water-related injuries.
Although most drowning incidents involve young
children, people of all age groups need to pay
attention to water safety guidelines.
Swimming and Diving

Know how to swim.

Know your limits as a swimmer.

If you’re just learning, stick to shallow areas
where your feet can touch the bottom.

If you are a strong swimmer, keep an eye on
friends who aren’t as skilled as you are.
Swimming and Diving

Never swim alone.

Swim only in designated areas where a lifeguard
is present.
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Obey “No Swimming” and “No Diving” signs.

Dive only into water that you know is deep
enough.
Boating
Make sure the person handling the boat is
experienced.
Never get into a boat with an operator who has
been using alcohol or other drugs.
Boating
Always wear a personal flotation device (PFD)
when you go out in a boat.
Personal flotation device (PFD)
Life jacket
Boating
Plan ahead and check weather reports. If a storm
is predicted, do not go out onto the water.
If you are already on the boat, head back to shore
immediately.
Boating
Make sure someone on land knows where you are
and when you expect to be back.
Because the water is likely to be cold, dress in
layers and choose synthetic fabrics that will wick
moisture away from your body.
Boating
Know your limits when canoeing or kayaking and
don’t attempt rivers or rapids that are beyond your
abilities.
Make sure you know how to handle a boat properly
and recognize river hazards before heading out on
the water.
Boating
The same safety rules that apply to boating also
apply to personal watercraft.
In some states there is an age limit for operating
personal watercraft devices or a test you have to
pass before you can use one.
Preventing Drowning
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. Identify three strategies for preventing
accidental injuries while hiking or
camping.
Sample answer: Take plenty of safe water
with you. Plan for the weather. Wear
appropriate clothing.
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
2. List three general safety guidelines for
participating in winter sports.
Wear warm clothing, apply sunscreen,
bring a friend along.
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
3. What is the main safety rule for diving?
Dive only into water that you know is deep
enough.