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Staying safe

Safe at home, in the street, online and near water, and who to call in an emergency. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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At home

DangerWhat to do
Medicine or cleaning productsLeave it; it belongs in a high, locked cupboard
A pot on the stoveTurn the handle inwards, away from the edge
Wet hands and plugsDon’t touch: water carries electricity to you
A candle during load-sheddingNever leave it burning alone; it can fall over
A burnHold it under cool running water for about 20 minutes; never put butter, oil or toothpaste on it; tell an adult
Gas in the kitchenSwitch nothing on, go out, tell an adult
A heaterFar from curtains and beds

Also keep matches away from little ones, carry scissors with the points down, and keep plastic bags away from babies. Wet floors and toys on stairs make people fall.

Safe at the water.
Safe at the water.
Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

Outside and online

  • Lost in a shopping centre? Stay put and ask a shop assistant; in town: a police officer in uniform.
  • A strange dog runs at you: stand still and stay calm.
  • Walk with a friend, and play where an adult can see you. Sit in the back of the car, with the seatbelt on.
  • A secret that makes you uncomfortable must be told to an adult.
  • Share your password only with a parent or guardian. Bullied online? Keep the evidence and tell an adult. Photos can stay online forever.
  • Swim only where a lifeguard or adult is watching; never dive into unknown water. Red flags: stay out of the water.
  • Someone struggles in the water: shout for an adult and throw something that floats. After a storm rivers flow fast and strong.
Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

Remember this and test yourself

Remember this: your summary
  • Emergency numbers: police 10111, ambulance 10177, from a cellphone 112.
  • A stranger offers a lift or a gift? Say no and tell an adult.
  • Smoke, gas or a fallen electric wire: get away and tell an adult.
  • Online: never share your address or phone number; a strong password is long and mixed.
  • Clothes on fire? Stop, drop and roll.

Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.

Memory trick

Police: 10111 (one-oh-one-one-one). Ambulance: 10177. Cellphone: 112.

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Important words

First say what the word means, then turn the card over.

Test yourself · Part 2

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