GROUP 3

PERSONAL SAFETY PROTOCOL

 SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
▸ HEAT CRAMPS
▸ HEAT EXHAUSTION
▸ HEAT STROKE

WHAT IS HYPERTHERMIA?

A RESULT OF BODY
BEING OVERHEATED.
RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPERTHERMIA

BE AWARE OF YOUR PHYSICAL FEELINGS DURING

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON HOT HUMID DAYS.

BE SMART , DON’T PUSH THINGS WITH OVER

AGGRESSIVE ACTIVITIES.

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPERTHERMIA

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPERTHERMIA

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPERTHERMIA

▸ Avoid activities in the heat of the day, higher than the
low 90s Fahrenheit, if possible.

▸ Wear cotton next to skin - it absorbs water and will help

draw-down the body temperature as it evaporates.

▸ Wear a broad brimmed hat, to lessen the heating of

your head.
RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPERTHERMIA

LAY DOWN ON COOL GROUND TO

ALLOW THE BODY TO GIVE OFF
SOME OF ITS HEAT TO THE
COOLER GROUND.

IF YOU’RE FORTUNATE ENOUGH

TO HAVE WATER NEARBY, TAKE A
BREAK AND COOL OFF IN THE
WATER FOR 10 MINUTES.
RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPERTHERMIA

REHYDRATE BY DRINKING LOTS OF

WATER

TAKE SALTS TABLETS AS NEEDED

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPERTHERMIA

 SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
▸ COLD HANDS AND FEET
▸ INCREASE HEAT PRODUCTION BY
SHIVERING

▸ ONLY WARNINGS BUT NOT

ALWAYS OBVIOUS

WHAT IS HYPOTHERMIA?
THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BODY
FALLS TO A LEVEL AT WHICH VITAL
ORGANS CAN NO LONGER FUNCTION
AND BEGIN TO SHUTDOWN.
RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPOTHERMIA

WEAR MOISTURE WICKING FABRIC.

HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF PENDING WEATHER BEFORE

YOU HOOF-IT, UNLESS YOU HAVE NO CHOICE.

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPOTHERMIA

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPOTHERMIA

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYPOTHERMIA

▸ Ability to find or create a shelter to stay dry.
▸ Available rain gear to help you stay dry.
▸ Have an emergency portable radio with a built in
weather channel.

▸ Know where you are and have more than an idea

of how to get to where you need to go.
TREATING HYPOTHERMIA

TREATING HYPOTHERMIA
▸ Reduce exposure by getting shelter from wind or rain.
▸ Remove wet clothing and replace with dry.
▸ Cover the head, neck and hands with hat and mittens.
▸ Provide heat in the form of warm liquids.
▸ Increase their heat production by getting them to
exercise.

▸ Place them in a sleeping bag without wet clothes.

 SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
▸ EXTREME THIRST
▸ LESS FREQUENT URINATION
▸ FATIGUE
▸ DIZZINESS
▸ CONFUSION
▸ DARK-COLOURED URINE
WHAT IS HYDRATION?
THE PROCESS OF LOSING TOO
MUCH OF OUR BODILY FLUIDS,
[URINE, STOMACH FLUIDS, SWEAT].
CAUSES OF DEHYDRATION

CAUSES OF DEHYDRATION
▸ Diarrhea, vomiting
▸ Fever
▸ Excessive sweating
▸ Increased urination
RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID HYDRATION

DRINK PLENTY OF FUILDS AND EAT FOODS HIGH IN

WATER SUCH AS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
LETTING THIRST BE YOUR GUIDE IS AN ADEQUATE
DAILY GUIDELINE FOR MOST HEALTHY PEOPLE.

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID DEHYDRATION

 SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
▸ FEELING TIRED
▸ BEING DEPRESSED
▸ MOOD SWINGS/IRRITABILITY
▸ TROUBLE SLEEPING
▸ FEELING SORE MUSCLES
▸ GETTING OVERUSE INJURIES
WHAT IS OVEREXERTION?
USUALLY CAUSED BY REPETITIVE
MOTION, SUCH AS TYPING, LIFTING
HEAVY OBJECTS, OR WORKING IN AN
AWKWARD POSITION.
RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID OVEREXERTION

RULES OF THUMBS TO AVOID OVEREXERTION

▸ Practice good posture.
▸ Utilize ergonomic workspaces.
▸ Lift lighter loads and use proper lifting techniques.
▸ Take frequent breaks form physically repetitive

and challenging activities.
▸ Include strength training and stretching in your
regular exercise.
▸ Know and respect your body’s limit.
GROUP 3
IDENTIFYING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
RESOURCES IN CASE OF AN INJURY OR
EMERGENCY
 INJURY
UNINTENTIONAL OR
INTENTIONAL DAMAGE
TO THE BODY
RESULTING FROM ACUTE
EXPOSURE TO THERMAL,
MECHANICAL,
ELECTRICAL OR
CHEMICAL ENERGY.
INTENTIONAL INJURY

SELF INFLICTED
EXAMPLES OF SELF INFLICTED INJURY

SUICIDE
PARASUICIDE

EXAMPLES OF SELF INFLICTED INJURY

 ASSAULT
WHEN PERSON /
PERSONS HARM
ANOTHER ON PURPOSE
‣ COMMITTED WITHIN THE FAMILY
‣ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
‣ COMMITTED BY PEERS
‣ BULLYING
‣ EXTORTION
‣ STALKING
‣ COMMITTED BY OTHER GROUPS
‣ GANG AND YOUTH VIOLENCE
‣ ILLEGAL FRATERNITY
SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO
AVOID THESE
 SCHOOLS CAN TEACH
STUDENTS THE SKILLS
NEEDED TO PROMOTE SAFETY
AND PREVENT
UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES,
VIOLENCE, AND SUICIDE
WHILE AT HOME, AT WORK, AT
PLAY, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND
THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO
AVOID THESE
SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID THESE

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID THESE

▸ Effective school- based injury-

prevention efforts address policies and
procedures, staff development, the
physical environment of the school, and
the curriculum in a coordinated manner.

▸ A coordinated school health program

involves and is supportive of families
and is determined by the local
community based on community needs,
resources, standards, and requirements.
SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID THESE

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID THESE

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID THESE

SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES

HEALTHY AND SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
FAMILY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID THESE

UNINTENTIONAL INJURY FRACTURE
DISLOCATION
SPRAIN
STRAIN
HEAT EXHAUSTION
FOOD POISONING
HEART ATTACK
CHOKING
SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO
AVOID THESE
SAFE AND INJURY PREVENTION

SAFE AND INJURY PREVENTION

▸ Use a reporting system to record injuries.
▸ Provide appropriate adult supervision.
▸ Ensure regular equipment checks and
maintenance.
FIRST AID MUST HAVE

FIRST AID MUST HAVE

▸ Sterile dressings and plasters
▸ Bandages
▸ Protective Items
▸ Medications
GROUP 3

PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE

USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS
TAKE CARE IN USING
FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENTS.
ONLY USE EQUIPMENTS
THAT YOU ALREADY
KNOW HOW TO USE.
 BE ALERT AND 

AWARE IN THE
TRAINING AREA.
 IN PERFORMING EXERCISES
AND MOVEMENT IN GENERAL,
PRACTICE GOOD FORM FIRST.
 BRING BACK ALL
EQUIPMENT IN PLACE
AFTER USE.
DO NOT HUG THE
EQUIPMENT.
RETURN THE EQUIPMENT
PROPERLY OR LEAVE
THE VENUE CLEAN.
CHECK YOURSELF - PRACTICE
PROPER HYGIENE AND CARE.
 MOVE ON THE DOUBLE; DO
NOT LOITER AROUND THE
VENUE OR HANG ON THE
EQUIPMENT DOING NOTHING.
BE NICE, AS A GENERAL RULE!
GROUP 3

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT FOR A

TARGET HEALTH ISSUE OR CONCERN
REGULAR EXERCISE AND
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
PROMOTES STRONG MUSCLES
AND BONES. IT IMPROVES
RESPIRATORY,
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH,
AND OVERALL HEALTH.
IMPORTANCE OF FITNESS ACTIVITY
ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

SET GOALS FOR YOUR EVENT.

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

ESTABLISH A THEME THAT BEFITS

YOUR GOALS.

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

FIND AN APPROPRIATE DATE, TIME

AND VENUE FOR YOUR EVENT.

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

DETERMINE WHAT YOU WANT TO

HAVE DURING THE EVENT.

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

KNOWING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE

AND THE ACTIVITIES WILL AFFECT
YOUR BUDGET.
ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT
ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

ONCE YOU HAVE FINALIZED THE BUDGET

AND THE ACTIVITIES, YOU CAN START
FINALIZING THE PROGRAM, TOO.

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT

HAVE A PLAN ON MARKETING/

ADVERTISING TO DRAW ATTENTION
TO YOUR EVENT.
ORGANIZING FITNESS EVENT
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