Bedford Township,
Michigan                                       

Baby Sitter Safety

Before the parents leave, get the names and phone numbers you will need in the event of an emergency. These numbers should include:

The address and phone number of where you are sitting, placing it in a location you can easily access

The name and phone number of the parent's destination. Names and numbers of neighbors who may be of assistance in an emergency.

Other information that may be helpful includes a familiarity of the home and means of escape and potentials for danger. Also be familiar with the locks in the home and how to open them. Familiarize yourself with practiced escape plans and meeting places the family has pre-arranged.

 

CHILD SAFETY CONCERNS

Learn of any special concerns such as allergies or medical conditions that might cause alarm. Clarify rules such as allotment of television viewing and rules for friends and visitors. Any medications required should be explained including written instructions with times, dosages, and other concerns detailed carefully. In the event of emergencies:

REMAIN CALM!

DIAL 911 providing address, age of the victim, and your reason for calling, stay on the line if at all possible should the 911 dispatcher have further questions.

With small and minor cuts cleans with soap and water, more serious cuts should be covered with a clean dressing and direct pressure to the wound should be applied until the department or ambulance arrives. Never remove blood soaked dressings, instead add fresh dressings on top.

In the event of or heavy smoke conditions, DO NOT HESITATE; GET OUT OF THE HOME. No personal items are as important as human lives. Get to a neighbor get to a phone, GET OUT AND STAY OUT.

Should articles of clothing catch, STOP, DROP, AND ROLL until the flames are out

How to use a fire extinguisher
Although using a fire extinguisher is a simple task, if you are not sure that you can extinguish the fire, Get Out! Stay Out!

Difficulty Level: Average

Time Required: 10 Minutes

Here's How:

1. Familiarize yourself with the fire extinguisher that you own. Be sure to check to see what type of fire it is rated to be used on.

2. Hold the fire extinguisher upright and pull the pin out.

3. Start back at least 10 feet and aim the nozzle at the base of the.

4. Squeeze the lever or handle to release the extinguishing agent. 5. Sweep the nozzle side to side.

5. If the goes out, back away slowly from the. Do not turn your back on the even if you think it is out. Call your local department to make sure the fire is out.

6. If the fire does not go out completely, back away from the fire and leave immediately. Call 9-1-1.

Tips: 

1. Most home fire extinguishers are Class AB or Class ABC. Class A (Ordinary Combustibles) include: wood, paper, cloth, trash and other ordinary materials. Class B (Flammable· Liquids & Gases) include: gasoline, oils, paint lacquer and tar. Class C fire extinguishers include any energized electrical equipment.
   Many extinguishers use pictures to show what type of fire they are capable of extinguishing.

2. In order to extinguish a Class C, you must first remove the power source prior to extinguishing the. For this reason, it is not recommended that the homeowner attempt to extinguish a Class C fire. Safely exit your home and call 911.

3. If you are not sure that you can extinguish the , exit your home and call 911.

4. Inspect your extinguisher regularly to ensure that it is in good working order.

5. Avoid spraying the extinguisher in confined areas like bathrooms and closets. Many extinguishers work by smothering the fire and displacing the oxygen. In a confined area, this could mean that most of the oxygen could be removed.