Please help: Girl Scout program Part 1
Well, it was only a matter of time (since my wife is the CEO of the local Girl Scout council).
I have been tapped to help run a badge workshop this coming Thursday. I will have one half hour. The following three paragraphs constitute the complete info I have to work from (note that this is actually addressed to the girls):
“Educate yourself about home hazards. For example, read about carbon monoxide poisoning, lead poisoning, and fire hazards. Then check the safety of the water in your home by contacting the health department for a water-testing kit. Or install a carbon monoxide or smoke detector.
Learn about three safety features found in houses or apartments today. Share information with others about how these features work and how to maintain them.
Find out what training is required in your state to be a licensed carpenter, plumber, or electrician. Explore different ways of obtaining that training. Talk with a member of that trade and find out what she would suggest for girls interested in that field.”
I am mostly interested in safety features found in houses. I can think of smoke detectors, co detectors, electircal boxes, GFCI’s, locks, and railings.
I am open to other suggestions.
Any ideas on any of the above are welcome.
Thanks,
Rich Beckman
Another day, another tool.
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how old are these kids?
How many are you going to deal with?
SamT
Oh yeah! How old!!These girls are middle school, grades seventh and eighth. I'm not sure how many there will be.Rich BeckmanAnother day, another tool.
I am mostly interested in safety features found in houses. I can think of smoke detectors, co detectors, electrical boxes, GFCI's, locks, and railings.
Go with that.
No locks on refrigerators.
Nonskid tub surfaces
Stair risers all the same height
All switches interupt the feed side.
Tempering shower/tub controls.
Bathroom door lock external access.
Tempered glass below 18".
fire extinguishers.
Safety glass on sliders.
Circuit breakers.
Ya might add
Frayed cords
Too many cords in one outlet.
Cords under carpets.
Appliances and water.
Removing plugs from outlets by pulling the cord.
Stovetop fires (greasy) and water.
SamT
i know several female plumbers who would probably be more than happy for you to fly them out to answer questions :o)
The beams on garage door openings and the tension releases on the door closers.
How to handle chemical storage, drowning hazards for small children, sparks and open flames around vapors, man Rich you've got some serious work ahead of you. Best of luck.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Be an executive ... delegate. Contact the local fire dept and see if they have someone who could assist you, maybe go through their standard spiel.
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
I really admire anyone who takes the time to work with kids. So consider yourself "virtually" patted on that back for doing this.
I did something like what you're doing a few years back. It didn't turn out too bad. The kids were well behaved, and fairly interested. I kept it fairly simple, and I think that helped.
So that's my only suggestion - Keep it simple.
egress
number
size
identifing where children and others who may need help are located (there are stickers to put on windows to help the FD ID where these folks,and pets, are located
bobl Volo, non valeo
Baloney detecter
You can get the handout required to be given when out when remodeling on older homes about lead paint.
I think that you can download it an print it out.
Try this
http://www.nesf.org/esfilib/isub.php?l0=esfilib&l1=index
egret
Be sure to plan an activity that the girls can do... talking and demonstrating is fine, but they'll remember the parts they "helped" you do.
You've gotten good suggestions on what to mention. I can think of a couple of other things - for example the number of outlets now required in kitchens to prevent long cords all over the place. I'd ask the girls to try to come up with the list of safety items and give them hints when they come short. The more they get to participate the more they'll enjoy it.
Looks like you've got plenty of ideas, but how about railings and grab bars in halls or bathrooms.
Good luck and good on you for doing this.