A | B |
personal safety | the steps you take to prevent yourself from becoming the victim of crime |
frostbite | skin and tissue damage |
cyberbullying | cruel or hurtful online contact |
unintentional injuries | injuries resulting from an unexpected event |
accident chain | a sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury |
fire extinguisher | a portable device for putting out small fires |
smoke alarm | a device that produces a loud warning noise in the presence of smoke |
OSHA | agency within the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful condition in the workplace |
personal flotation device (PFD) | life jacket |
vehicular safety | obeying the rules of the road and exercising common sense and good judgement while driving |
graduated licensing | a system that gradually increases driving privileges over time |
road rage | responding to a driving incident with violence |
defensive driving | being aware of potential hazards on the road and taking action to avoid them |
hypothermia | dangerously low body temperature |
self-defense | any strategy for protecting yourself from harm |