Home Safety Workshop

Injury Free Coalition for Kids

Date: Mon, Feb 11, 2002
Time: 9:00am

Location: Belmont School Head Start
Organizer/Sponsor: Delores Capers

The workshop is directed to parents of young children and lasts approximately one hour. The presentation consists of a brief questionnaire/survey, narrative using overhead slides, questions and answer period. During the Home Safety Workshop, families will receive:

 A survey of current home safety knowledge and safety practices  A review of why children are at high risk  Identification of injury hazards in the home including fires, burns, drowning, choking, poisoning, falls, cuts and bruises  A description of how to use safety devices to reduce risks of injury and increase childhood safety  An Allstate “Safe at Home” Bag

The All State “Safe At Home” Program Educational bag contains:

 Bath thermometer (to check for safe water temperature)  Choke Tube (to check toys and other objects to see if they are choking hazards)  Cabinet Locks (to childproof the kitchen and/or bathroom)  Outlet Covers (to childproof electrical outlets)  Soft Spout Cover (to protect child’s head in the tub)  Smoke Alarm (to alert family about fire and/or smoke in the home)

Also included:

 Home Fire Safety Plan  Informational brochures about Home Safety and Childproofing the home  Instructional insert regarding the sponsors and use of box contents  Magnets and/or stickers with emergency, hospital and poison control phone numbers  Safe At Home Safety Tips Magnet

Contact Information

Delores Capers
215-590-3776
capers@email.chop.edu