Make an inspection of your home using a safety list checked by your Outfit Advisor and Counselor. Tell what hazards you found, why they are hazards, and how they can be removed
As a result of the inspection, list down ten (10) safety rules to be observed in your home
Do one of the following:
Take active part in the safety work in school over a period of at least 10 weeks, at all times doing your best by example and attitude, to interest your schoolmates in safety activities
Build a cabinet for the safe and proper storage of medicines or poisons or a suitable play pen for a baby, OR recommend a safety device for home or Troop/Outfit and with the approval of the Counselor, make such a device.
Show or tell:
How you would make yourself visible while walking on the road at night; on which side of the road you should walk, day or night, and why
A good knowledge of local traffic regulations and basic rules of the road.
The correct and proper way to handle objects with sharp points or edges on public transportation.
Safe practices for handling, carrying, and storing various kinds of farm tools in the home or workshop.
Familiarity and ability to operate common types of fire extinguishers.
Find and comment on newspaper stories from the last three months that talk about three (3) types of accidents caused by one of these reasons:
Getting on and off moving vehicles
Crossing streets or highways
Reckless driving
Not following traffic laws
Discuss with your Counselor or act out with you Patrol/Crew the main dangers you think are involved in:
Modern transportation
Industry
Recreation
Home
Tell how to deal safely with the following:
Dangling wires from and electric post
Safe storage and use of gasoline
or other petroleum products
Running engine in a closed garage
Three ways of turning on a fire alarm
Provide the exact location of the nearest alarm to your home, school, and Outfit meeting room.
Danger of firecrackers
Discuss with your Counselor how you can contribute to the safety of yourself, your family, and your community, as proof of your understanding and appreciation of Safety.
