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WEB STALKING Are people you meet on-line always who they say they are?
Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with anyone you meet on-line without first telling your parents or guardian. If your parents or guardian agree to the meeting, make sure that you only meet in a public place and that a parent or guardian is present. Remember that people online may not be who they seem. Never give your real name, your phone number or your address, remember, the other person could be lying and trying to deceive you. If the other person on-line persists with trying to ge.t your personal details you should log off immediately and tell your parents or guardian. Always remember, the person you are 'talking' to on-line may not be who they claim to be. You have no sure way of telling if the person at the 'other end' is genuine. Because you can't see the other person you are communicating with, it would be very easy for the other person to pretend they are someone they aren't. An on-line chat friend indicating that they are a "12-year-old girl" could really be an older man. Before you reveal any information about yourself or give out any personal information such as your email address, be totally certain you know who the other person is. A person should be sure that they are dealing with someone they and their parents know and completely trust. You should get to know your "online friends" just as you get to know all of your other friends.
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How can you protect yourself on the Internet?
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DANGERS OF ELECTRICITY Staying safe around electricity is everyone's responsibility. You should watch out for yourself, your friends and your family. Electricity is part of our everyday life - designed to provide us with a safe and reliable source of energy. Most of the time, electricity is our friend, but sometimes it can be dangerous. This happens when we're exposed to it in ways we were not meant to be. We can avoid these hazards by following some simple rules.
Electricity and water do not mix Remember If your hands tingle when you put them into the sink it may mean the water is conducting electricity and something is wrong. Let Mum or Dad know, as they may need to call an electrician. When you have a bath, there should be nothing electrical anywhere near you. In a bath, the metal plughole and the plumbing is connected to the earth, making it a conductor of electricity. This means if a household appliance such as a light or hair dryer fell into the bath, whoever was in it would also become a conductor of electricity. Wherever you are, if you get into trouble call out for help and make sure not to touch anything. Get whoever helps you to turn the electricity off.
Water can conduct electricity because electrons can flow by hitching a ride
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Metal is a conductor of electricity and can be dangerous Remember Never put a metal object - like a knife - into a toaster. It is very dangerous! Never put anything in a power point that's not meant for it. Electricity will travel right up the metal object into your body. Be careful when climbing a ladder at home. The power lines connected to our house are usually protected, but they can be damaged by rubbing against the gutter or a tree, or through exposure to the sun. If a person is on a metal ladder and touches the exposed line, the electricity will travel through their body to the earth.
We all come into contact with metal objects on a daily basis - turning on a tap, playing with our computers and toys and even using the fridge. Because metal conducts electricity, you have to be very careful when you use metal items.
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We all come into contact with metal objects on a daily basis - turning on a tap, playing with our computers and toys and even using the fridge. Because metal conducts electricity, you have to be very careful when you use metal items.
Stay away from electricity substations Remember Sometimes it's tempting to ignore signs and fences around substations. Remember, the warnings are there for everyone's protection, so make sure you follow them! Substations contain special equipment with invisible hazards. You don't even have to touch anything to get hurt. Just being too close to some substation equipment can be dangerous, and may even kill you!
You will find electricity substations and power equipment all over the place. They are behind fences, in buildings, or on the side of the footpath, and most have danger signs. Substations transform the voltage generated at power stations so it can be distributed to homes, schools and businesses. Sometimes they are near parks and play areas. Substations are safe, but you must follow the rules.
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If you see a dangerous situation involving electricity, tell an adult! Remember Faulty appliances and damaged electrical leads should be disconnected at the power point and fixed or replaced by an electrician. Never stack power points. Use a power board or have an extra power point installed. Stacked power points can cause fires.
Always be on the look out for dangers in and around your home. This could be anything from a faulty electrical lead to a "stacked" power point - one with too many plugs in it. These situations could be life threatening and an electrician should be called in to fix them.
Know what to do in an electrical emergency If you come across an emergency involving electricity Ensure your own safety Turn the power off at the power point and remove the plug (if you are able to do so) Get an adult Ring 000
We all hope that we are never in an emergency involving electricity, but if we are, it's important to know what to do.
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DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG! Remember Before you or your family do any major digging in the yard you should get Mum or Dad to ring Dial Before you Dig on 1100 to make sure there are no underground cables near your property.
If you hit a buried power line you could be electrocuted, as well as possibly interrupting the power to your suburb.
FOR EMERGENCY HELP PHONE
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ROAD SAFETY ROADS ARE DANGEROUS PLACES Roads are built for cars, when you ride your bike to school or walk or skateboard down to your local reserve you must always play it safe. Many kids, just like you and your friends are killed or badly injured playing near or trying to cross roads. Often kids simply forget to look both ways for cars before they cross a road. Some safety tips you should remember . . .
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