class 12 Safety

nutrition M5

What is a leading cause of injury-related deaths in Canadian children under 1 year of age?

suffocation

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES OCCURS MOST OFTEN IN CHILDREN AGES 1-9?

falls

What should educators ensure regarding children's activities?

Educators must provide risks within a safe environment.

What are the 5 Ws of safety?

Where, Who, What, When, Why.

What is the main reason for hospitalization in children?

Falls.

What factors can influence children's growth and safety?

Temperament, gender differences, and inadequacies in supervision or equipment.

What supervision ratio is recommended for preschoolers during walks?

1 adult for every 8 preschoolers.

What is crucial for promoting children's safety during activities?

Developmentally appropriate and well-maintained equipment.

What should be prepared before a field trip?

Research the location, create a permission form, and prepare the children.

think about food safety if bringing snacks or lunch

What should educators consider when planning field trips?

Developmental appropriateness, educational value, guidelines comprehension, supervision adequacy, and emergency access.

What is a consideration regarding children's behavior during field trips?

Children may be influenced by tiredness, hunger, or excitement.

How often are Canadian children aged 14 and under hospitalized for serious injuries?

1 in every 230 Canadian children.

What should educators prepare for the day of the field trips?

• Organize lists of children by group for each adult & give them instructions

• • Pack all necessary items (first aid kit, snacks, allergy list, medication, attendance, etc.)

• • Review rules with children and tell them what they will be doing

• • Choose a central place to meet if the group gets separated

When are injuries more likely to occur? (educators)

• Relax their supervision

• Overestimate a child’s abilities or don’t anticipate potential consequences of an activity or child’s behaviour

• Don’t maintain educator-child ratios for the activity

• Don’t conduct thorough indoor and outdoor safety checks or don’t address identified hazards

When are injuries more likely to occur? (Children)

• Are tired or hungry

• Are impacted by disruptions in the daily routine

• Are new to the program and are unfamiliar with the environment and equipment

• Are excited and preoccupied when using a new piece of equipment

• Are in unfamiliar situations, such as field trips, which present unexpected hazards

what should we be aware of when thinking about safety in supervision and equipment?

• Make sure it is developmentally appropriate

• Make sure it is well maintained

• Make sure that children use it properly

• Supervise activities

• *Educators must continually observe the environment to identify potential hazards