Hazards in the home

Children will learn what a hazard is and how to spot them in their own homes through a series of images shown. Children will then carry out a basic risk assessment on a room of their choice.

Hazards in the home

Children will learn what a hazard is and how to spot them in their own homes through a series of images shown. Children will then carry out a basic risk assessment on a room of their choice.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. By the end of this lesson, pupils will: • understand what constitutes as a hazard • practise spotting hazards and how to overcome them • identify common hazards in the home • complete a risk assessment of a particular room of choice.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What is a hazard?
A hazard keeps us warm
Correct answer: Something that can harm or hurt us
Something that you eat
Q2.
How do you hold a sharp knife correctly?
Pick it up by the blade and pass it to an adult
Correct answer: Point it to the floor whilst carrying it
Wave it around until you reach the drawer
Q3.
What must you NEVER use in a bathroom?
Correct answer: Electrical items
Shampoo
Your toothbrush

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Keeping safe

RSHE (PSHE)