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Risk Reduction Match
Gr 8 Health Lesson 1 Dangerous Situations
| Situation | Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| street racing in a car or racing ATVs or snowmobiles | Tell the driver to slow down, or get out/off of the car or machine. |
| playing contact sports without equipment | Put on equipment or refuse to play |
| jumping or diving into unknown waters | Find out how deep it is before you jump |
| stunt biking/taking your bike off jumps | practise on smaller jumps, and make sure you wear a helmet. |
| getting into a fight at school | Apply conflict resolutions skills |
| driving your ATV or snowmobile | Make sure the ground is solid (e.g., the ice is thick enough), and you have a helmet on. |
| cooking meat while making dinner | Ensure the internal temperature of cooked food is high enough to kill germs/bacteria and that food preparation surfaces are clean. |
| jay walking | Cross at the designated light or area. |
| walking alone at night | Walk with a friend or stay in well lit areas |
| riding in a car with older kids | Make sure you’re wearing a seatbelt, turn down the music, and don’t distract the driver. |
| taking public transit or taxis alone | Make sure someone knows when you’re leaving and call that person when you arrive at your destination. |
| your friends are doing something you know is illegal (i.e., trying to buy cigarettes, drinking underage) | Walk away, or pretend you have somewhere you need to be. |
| getting a piercing or tattoo | Talk to a trusted adult and ask them to help you find an appropriate studio that follows current safety practices. |
| playing with fire | Find something else to do, or ask an adult for some help to make sure you’re safe. |
| playing with or near farm equipment | Play in an alternate location where you won’t get hurt. |