RIDE WITH PRIDE, WEAR A HELMET Kohl s Injury Prevention and Education Programs at Cincinnati Children s PLAYTIME WITH SAFETY SAM
Dear Boys and Girls, We d like to introduce our special friend Safety Sam who is our Injury Prevention Turtle. He is a safety expert who d like to help you learn more about safety through the fun activities and games on the following pages. Safety Sam knows how cool it is to play safe, even when riding a bicycle, walking to school, or just playing in the back yard. We hope you enjoy the book, but most importantly - we hope you stay safe! Remember - COOL IS CAREFUL, NEVER DAREFUL! If you or your parents have any questions about safety, please call the Trauma Service at. We ll be glad to help! (513) 636-7865 This book is sponsored in part by a generous contribution from:
Take These Tips From The Injury Prevention Turtle Always wear a helmet when you go out on your bicycle, scooter, rollerblades or skateboard. Your helmet should fit snugly under the chin and low over the forehead, about two finger widths above the eyebrow. The helmet should also fit your head securely. Helmets should be replaced if involved in a crash. Extra riders are not welcome. Never let a person ride on the handlebars. Improperly sized bikes are dangerous. You should be able to place both feet flat on the ground when straddling the bike. Do not swerve in traffic and always watch for cars. Just like a car, you should obey all traffic lights and signals. Safety is for everyone, even grown-ups.
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SAFETY BELTS Before Safety Sam goes anywhere in the car, he always Buckles Up! (No matter whose car he s traveling in!) Draw the safe way for Safety Sam to wear his seat belt. Draw a lap and shoulder belt on Safety Sam.
PEDESTRIAN PUZZLE 1. PLEASE HELP SAFETY SAM CROSS THE STREET SAFELY. BUILD YOUR PATH BY ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS. 1. 3. 2. STOP RIGHT PARKED FACING LISTEN FRONT SIGNAL 3. 4. Down 1. Always at the edge of the street before crossing. 2. If there are no sidewalks, walk traffic. 3. Always look left,, left before crossing the street. 4. Always for traffic sounds before crossing the street. Across 1. Never cross the street between cars. 2. Always cross in of the school bus where the driver can see you. 3. Wait until the bus driver gives you a before crossing the street. Down - 1. Stop 2. Facing 3. Right 4. Listen Across - 1. Parked 2. Front 3. Signal
MAKE A SAFETY MATCH 1. 2. PLEASE HELP SAFETY SAM MAKE A SAFETY MATCH! A. Always stop before crossing the street. B. Look left, right, left before crossing the street. C. Listen for car and traffic sounds. 3. D. Always cross the street in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Cross only after the driver signals for you to go. 4. Answers - 1.A 2. B 3. D 4. C
SAFETY GEAR Circle and color the gear that Safety Sam should wear to be safe while in-line skating. Have fun Safety Sam! parachute elbow pads helmet suit of armor wrist guards knee pads skis tutu in-line skates umpire s chest protector Answers - In-line skates, knee pads, wrist guards, elbow pads, helmet
COOL PEOPLE WEAR HELMETS Draw a line between the person and the kind of helmet he or she should wear.
HELMET POWER Always wear a helmet when you use your bike, skateboard or in-line skates. Circle the word H E L M E T in Safety Sam s helmet in 9 different places.
HELMET RESCUE Find the fastest way through the maze to get Safety Sam his helmet.
BICYCLES THAT FIT Connect the dots. The picture will show you how you should be able to stand if your bike fits you. Answer You should be able to put both feet flat on the ground as you straddle the bicycle.
LEARN HAND SIGNALS Bicyclist use hand signals to tell drivers which way they are turning, or if they are going to stop. Help the bicyclist make the correct hand signals. Cut out the arms below and paste them on the correct picture. Practice your hand signals now! Walk to your room and back using hand signals all the way. Always use your left hand.
9 RULES TO REMEMBER Help Safety Sam remember the bicycle safety rule that goes with each picture. Write the number of the rule beside the picture that describes it. RULE # RULE # RULE # RULE # RULE # RULE # RULE # RULE # RULE # 1. Check parts for safety 2. Follow all traffic signs 3. Always wear a helmet 4. Use proper hand signals 5. Use a basket to carry items 6. Never carry another person on your bike 7. Always ride single file. 8. Do not ride at night 9. Use a leg band to keep pants from getting tangled in spokes or chains.
Answers: 1-b; 2-f; 3-a; 4-g; 5-c; 6-e; 7-d RULES OF THE ROAD Rules of the Road are important for safe riding. Please draw a line from the first part of the rule to the correct ending. Safety Sam has completed the first one for you. 1. Safe riders always remain in control of their bicycle. Never go so fast that 2. Safe bicyclists always let others know where they are going. When turning or stopping 3. Slow down and look both ways 4. If you are riding your bicycle on the street, always ride 5. Always STOP at 6. Be careful of other people. When riding on the sidewalk 7. Safe and smart riders a. at driveways and sidewalk turns b. You cannot turn or stop, and you lose control of your bicycle. c. stop signs and at curbs before crossing the street. d. wear a helmet every time they ride a bicycle. e. watch for people and ring your bell or call out before you pass. f. always use hand signals to let other drivers know where you plan to go. g. on the right side.
Answers: 1-two fingers; 2-falls; 3-right; 4-swerve SAFETY RULE SCRAMBLE Unscramble the words to learn important bicycle safety information. Decorate Safety Sam s helmet with your favorite designs. 1. To make sure your helmet protects your forehead, no more than WOT RESFIGN should fit between your eyebrows and the helmet. 2. SLAFL cause the most bicycle injuries. _ 3. Safe bicyclists always ride with traffic, staying on the GRTIH side. _ 4. Do not ERWEVS when riding in traffic; ride in a straight line.
Answers: 6-pedestrian crossing; 2-one way; 1-stop; 4-do not enter; 5-yield; 3-railroad crossing SIGN SAFETY Write the number of the traffic sign in the blank beside it s correct description. Color Safety Sam your favorite color. Pedestrian Crossings: Go slowly. Watch for children. Always let children and adults pass first. One Way: Go in the same direction, even on a bicycle. Stop: stop completely: Look both ways before crossing Do not enter: Danger. Keep out. Yield: Stop and wait for cars and people to pass first. Railroad Crossing: Stop. Obey the signals. Look both ways and cross with care.
Answers: Dog running into the street, opening car door, car backing out from driveway, garbage can rolling into street, sewer grate WATCH OUT FOR DANGER You should find 5 dangers in the path of Safety Sam. Write them below or circle them. Here s what the bicyclist should be aware of: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SAFETY SKATE Help Safety Sam skate safely from start to stop. Fill in the boxes with the correct answers to the clues. Then cut out Sam and make him skate. 1. 2. START Across 1. Even experienced skaters slip on these small rocks. 3. How often should you wear your helmet? 4. Another word for instructions. They will teach you how to turn, brake, stop and control your speed. 3. 6. Practice all the rules. Down 2. A bad fall can break these if you land on your hands 3. Never skate in the street with these cars. 5. If your brainy, you ll wear this on your head. 5. 7. Never ride after. 4. see answers below 7. 6. STOP
FIRE SAFETY PLAN DRAW A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN FOR YOUR HOME. MARK THE DOOR AND WINDOW EXITS. MARK THE LOCATION OF YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS ON YOUR FLOOR PLAN. YOU NEED TO PLAN TWO DIFFERENT ESCAPE ROUTES FOR EACH ROOM. MAKE SURE ALL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS ARE AVAILABLE BY EACH PHONE.
LOOK BEFORE YOU EAT Please circle the items that are SAFE for Safety Sam to eat!.
POISON WORD SEARCH There are many substances found around your home that are safe if they are used as directed. However, these same substances can be poisonous if inhaled or ingested. Please help Safety Sam find those items listed below.
GUN SAFETY Help Safety Sam Draw a line to match what he should do if he finds a gun. GET AWAY FROM THE GUN GO TELL AN ADULT STOP, DO NOT TOUCH THE GUN
BRAIN MAZE START END
MATCHING GAME Please help Safety Sam match these safety tips. 1. In case of fire, and go. 2. When riding your bicycle on the, ride the traffic. 3. If your clothing is on fire, remember to, and. 4. When walking where there is no, walk the traffic. 5. Make sure your helmet is or safety approved. 6. Always wear bright clothing at and. 7. Remember and water don t mix. 8. Use your head, Wear a every time you ride a,, or. 9. Never into unknown bodies of water. first to avoid hitting your head on a bottom. 10. can burn as badly as fire. Be careful of steam when food, especially popcorn. road, with ANSI Snell electricity dive, wade, shallow stay low sidewalk facing reflective, dusk nighttime stop, drop, roll Steam, microwaving helmet, bicycle, rollerblades, skateboard
FIND THE 12 HAZARDS Pretend you re the cyclist at the bottom of this picture. Can you see 12 hazards that could cause an accident?
will help it last longer. It will help YOU last longer, too, since you ll be better able to avoid accidents! Use this checklist while you examine your own bike. HAVE YOUR BIKE TUNED UP by a professional at least once a year. Take it to a qualified service center if it needs major repairs. STORE YOUR BIKE out of the sun and rain. Sunlight can crack rubber; rain can rust metal. LISTEN TO YOUR BIKE and check out any squeaks, creaks or other odd noises. Before we go, we d better make sure our bikes are in top shape!
BICYCLE INSPECTION FLAG Securely mounted? CARRIER Securely mounted? SADDLE Right height? On tight? HANDLEBARS Tightened, so they won t slip? Grips firmly attached? MULTI-SPEED GEARS (If you have them) Shift properly? HEADLIGHT Clean? Good batteries, if battery-operated? FENDERS Secure? No rubbing tires? BRAKES Stop bike smoothly? TAIL LAMP Clean? Good batteries, if battery operated? CHAIN Snug, clean and oiled? PEDALS Turn freely without wiggling from side to side? WHEELS Spin without wobbling? Spokes tight and in place? REFLECTORS TIRES Clean and firmly Free of cracks, attached? worn areas, leaks or imbedded objects? Correct pressure?
DESIGN AND COLOR YOUR OWN HELMET Picture your face here
DRAW SOMETHING SAFE
DRAW SOMETHING UNSAFE
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