When trying to figure out ways to prevent distracted driving car accidents we often overlook the obvious: the perspective of the texter. My guess is that most people reading this are not teenagers‚ the most likely group to text and drive. The following essay was written before the recent efforts in Michigan to ban texting while driving. It has been edited for timeliness and length‚ but all the salient points remain. The essay was featured on Traverse City Record-Eagle’s website and was written by
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Why etc.) This report will identify how I have been involved with evaluating information that comes intothe organisation (new laws‚ standards‚ guidance‚ case law etc.). I also have to evaluateinformation that flows within the business such as accidents‚ near misses‚ new legislation and my role involves ensuring that information is sometimes sent outside the organisation‚such as the HSE‚ LA‚ Fire Authority‚ and insurance Company etc.). All of this informationrequires evaluation and I will explain
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Unit 4: Keeping children safe P4.1- I have been involved in identifying hazards in my setting‚ such as in the water play area‚ the children accidently spilling water on the floor from splashing the water out of the water bowl and from trying to experiment with pouring and filling bottles. Therefore‚ because this happened I proceeded to use in initiative and clean up the spillage on the floor. The procedure I had took in this situation was that I asked the children to step away from the puddle
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| Summarise the main points of this policy:This policy is written and reinforced by the head teacher and the governing body and covers aspect of the following: * First aid * Crisis management * Fire policy and bomb incidents * Accident reporting and recording * Alcohol and drug abuse * Risk Assessments * Electrical equipment PAT testing * Manuel Handling | What are your responsibilities within this Policy: recently I took part in fire evacuation drill when we had to evacuate
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necessary for accident‚ illnesses and emergencies. The layout of the environment in a setting should be suitable for the safety of the children. This means that toys‚ playing equiptment‚ tables and chairs should be age appropriate. If an accident occurred your role is to: check the child is safe‚ calm and comfortable‚ fill out and accidents form reporting the accident which is signed by a member of staffand the manager and parents. The accident should be reported in a standard nursery accident book. If
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Cell phones have brought us a lot convenient ways to talk to people. When it comes to road safety‚ the cell phone is very hazardous. Accidents have increased dramatically since texting has become more popular and people have taken chances of texting while driving. Even the small amount of time to glance at your phone to send a text is enough time to cause a deadly accident. Also‚ if your texting while driving your concentration on the text and it prevents the driver from thinking quickly in any driving
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is a safer me. A spill‚ a slip‚ a hospital trip. Accidents hurt -- safety doesn’t. Alcohol reduces performance‚ impairs judgment and increases the willingness to take risks. Alert today. Alive tomorrow. An accident can ruin your career. An accident could be a one way ticket to disability retirement. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Anger is one letter away from Danger. Drive gently. Apply your good intention to accident prevention. As screwed up as a bag of wire coat hangars--maintenance
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Jujuanette Elliott Mr. Osborne ENG-111-FJT29 8 February 2012 The Day of Misfortune On October 15‚ 2011‚ on a sunny autumn day approximately nine thirty to be exact‚ my heart felt like it wanted to stop. It was pounding as fast as a racing car engine. I was at work when I received a phone call from my fiancé Allan letting me know that something had happened to my son Julian. So‚ thoughts were piling in my head trying to find out whether it was good or bad. All I could hear was
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trained in emergency evacuation procedures and plans to remove all children from the classroom and/or building in the event of a tornado or fire. • I am certified in First Aid‚ CPR‚ and Pediatric First Aid which makes me knowledgeable of caring for accidents or injuries. Functional Area #2 - Healthy: In order to provide an environment that promotes health and prevents illness‚ and teaches children about good nutrition and practices that promote wellness‚ I do the following: • I sanitize all toys daily
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Date: 13/05/14 Student Id: 21204647 Corporate briefing paper on the health and safety legislation in relation to employee protection for accidents at work. Introduction Health and safety law at UK The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering work-related health and safety in the United Kingdom. It sets out employers responsibilities for employee’s health and safety at work. Employers and employees must comply with the duties set out in out which are as follows:
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