KIN 123 1st Edition Lecture 16 Chapter 16 Personal Safety Impact on the American Society o 120 000 Americans die from injuries o The economic cost of injuries is more than 650 billion each year o Intentional injury One that is purposely inflicted by oneself or by another person o Unintentional injury Injury occurs when no harm is intended Fifth leading cause of death among Americans One of the leading causes of death among Children and young adults o National Safety Council NSC 2006 Each day 329 Americans died from unintentional injuries 89 died from suicide 50 died from homicide Unintentional injuries o Four general classes Motor vehicle injuries Home injuries Public injuries Work injuries o What causes an injury Combination of human and environmental factors Motor vehicle injuries o CDC 45 000 Americans were killed and 3 million injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2006 o Factors Contributing to Motor Vehicle Injuries Speeding Aggressive Driving Fatigue and Sleepiness Cell Phones and Other Distractions Alcohol and Other Drugs Safety Belts Air Bags and Child Safety Seats o Preventing motor vehicle injuries Obey the speed limit Always wear a safety belt Never drive under the influence Keep your car in good working condition Allow for plenty of following distance These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute o Increase your following distance and slow down if weather is bad Choose interstate highways versus rural roads Always signal before turning or changing lanes Stop completely at stop signs Special care at intersections Don t pass on two lane roads Motorcycles and mopeds About one out of every ten traffic fatalities among 15 34 age group involves someone riding a motorcycle Safety Strategies Wear light colored clothing Develop the necessary skills Wear a helmet Protect your eyes with goggles Drive defensively Bicycles o 2006 Bicycle crashes send more than 500 000 people to the emergency room and resulted in 1000 deaths o Safety strategies Wear safety equipment Wear light colored clothing Ride with flow of traffic Ride defensively Stop at all traffic lights Continue pedaling at all times Pedestrians o Following strategies can help prevent injuries when you re walking or jogging o Walk or jog in daylight o Wear light colored reflective clothing o Face traffic when walking o Avoid busy roads o Cross only at marked crosswalks o Don t use headphones while walking o Don t hitchhike Home injuries o Falls 90 of fatal falls involve people 45 and over o Fires Smoke detectors o Poisoning National poison hotline 800 222 1222 o Suffocation and choking Heimlich maneuver o Firearms Leisure Injuries o Swimming Do not swim alone Personal floatation device Check the surroundings o In line skating injuries o Scooter injuries Work Injuries o Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Occupational Safety and Health act of 1970 o Back injuries Proper mechanics o Repetitive strain injuries RSIs Carpal tunnel syndrome Tendonitis Providing Emergency Care o First aid o Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR o Emergency medical services EMS system Check the situation Check the victim Call for help Call 9 1 1 in most areas Care for the victim