Basic Science and Technology – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 11 – MEANING OF SAFETY, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS, AND SAFETY DEVICES

MEANING OF SAFETY

Safety means being free from danger or harm. It is the act of protecting ourselves and others from accidents, injuries, and danger at home, in the workshop, on the road, and in school.

 

MEANING OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

Safety precautions are rules and actions taken to prevent accidents and injuries. They help to keep people safe while working or moving from one place to another.

 

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS IN THE WORKSHOP

Accidents in the workshop may be caused by:

1. Careless handling of tools

2. Playing or running in the workshop

3. Using damaged or faulty tools

4. Not following the teacher’s instructions

5. Poor lighting and untidy workshop

 

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS ON THE ROAD

Road accidents may be caused by:

1. Over-speeding

2. Not obeying traffic signs and lights

3. Careless crossing of the road

4. Driving under the influence of alcohol

5. Poor condition of vehicles

 

SAFETY DEVICES

Safety devices are items used to protect people from danger and injury.

Examples of safety devices include:

1. Helmet

2. Safety goggles

3. Hand gloves

4. Reflective jacket

5. First aid box

6. Fire extinguisher

Summary,Safety means avoiding danger. Safety precautions help prevent accidents. Accidents can happen in the workshop or on the road due to carelessness, while safety devices help protect us from harm.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MEANING OF SAFETY, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS, AND SAFETY DEVICES

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. What is safety?

A. The act of playing with danger

B. Being free from danger or harm

C. Ignoring rules

D. Taking risks

 

2. Safety precautions are rules meant to _____.

A. Cause accidents

B. Punish pupils

C. Prevent accidents

D. Waste time

 

3. Which of the following is a safety precaution in the workshop?

A. Running around

B. Playing with tools

C. Throwing tools

D. Following the teacher’s instructions

 

4. One cause of accidents in the workshop is _____.

A. Careful handling of tools

B. Proper lighting

C. Careless use of tools

D. Obeying instructions

 

5. Which of the following can cause road accidents?

A. Obeying traffic lights

B. Over-speeding

C. Using zebra crossing

D. Wearing seat belt

 

6. Crossing the road carelessly can lead to _____.

A. Safety

B. Discipline

C. Accidents

D. Success

 

7. Which of the following is a safety device?

A. Hammer

B. Helmet

C. Broom

D. Table

 

8. Safety goggles are used to protect the _____.

A. Legs

B. Head

C. Eyes

D. Hands

 

9. Which safety device is used to put out fire?

A. First aid box

B. Reflective jacket

C. Helmet

D. Fire extinguisher

 

10. Wearing reflective jackets helps road users to be _____.

A. Easily seen

B. Invisible

C. Slower

D. Careless

 

FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Safety means taking care to prevent _____ and injuries.

12. One cause of accidents is carelessness or _____.

13. Wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is a _____ measure.

14. A fire extinguisher is a type of _____ device.

15. Slipping on wet floors can happen if there are no _____ signs.

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

16. What is safety?

17. Mention two safety precautions at home or school.

18. Name two causes of accidents.

19. Give two examples of safety devices.

20. Why is it important to follow safety rules?

 

ANSWER KEYS

1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. accidents 12. negligence 13. safety 14. safety 15. warning

16. Safety is taking precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.

17. (i) Wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle (ii) Avoiding running on wet floors.

18. (i) Carelessness (ii) Using faulty equipment

19. (i) Fire extinguisher (ii) First aid box

20. To prevent injuries, accidents, and save lives.

 

WEEK 11 – REVISION AND END OF TERM EXAMINATION