Grade 5. Safety at home

Question 1

What is another word for poison?

Answer 1

Toxic

Question 2

Give 4 examples of household toxic substances found in homes.

Answer 2

1. Bleach
2. Washing powder
3. Rat poison
4. Flea powder for dogs

Question 3

How can a toxic substances harm you?

Give 6 examples.

Answer 3

You can swallow them
They can burn you
They can give you a skin rash
They can hurt your eyes
They can make it difficult to breath
They can make you vomit
They can kill you.

Question 4

Name 5 things we should be careful of with medicines?

Answer 4

Read the label
Keep in locked out of reach cupboards
Never use expired medicine
Take the correct dosage
Make sure they are labeled correctly

Question 5

What should you do if there is a fire? (5)

Answer 5

1. Shout fire
2. call for help, fire brigade, 112
3. If its small try to put it out
4. Great out of danger
5. check everyone is safe. And no one is missing

Question 6

What can cause a fire. (6)

Answer 6

A lot of fires are started with a Primus parrafin stove.
Never have curtains near a stove.
Keep matches out of children's way.
Don't overload plugs.
Put out candles before bed.