CHAPTER 8: SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Answers to Review Questions
ANSWERS TO CHAPTER REVIEW
A. By Yourself
1. j 2. i 3. a 4. e 5. g
2. Fill in the blanks:
A. unintentional injury B. anticipate
3. The decision to shelter-in-place may be appropriate when the building remains safe for
occupancy such as during stormy weather or a power or water outage. Conditions, such as
B. As a Group
1. Children may be taught rules but they often “forget” them during moments of excitement.
2. Broken equipment must be removed from children’s access or barricaded to prevent children
from using it. Failure to take these steps could result in negligence charges.
3. Infants and toddlers have not yet developed the cognitive and motor skills necessary to
4. Written permission must be obtained from children’s families. A notice should be posted on
the classroom door reminding families of the trip, destination, and departure/return times. At
5. The benefits of taking children on field trips include enriched learning experiences that
children might not otherwise have an opportunity to enjoy, including how to travel and
6. Many effective strategies can be used to help young children cope with their feelings
following a disaster or emergency event. These include encouraging children to ask questions
and providing them with simple, factual answers. Hugging and holding a troubled child can be
comforting. It is important that adults also examine their own reactions and model healthy
ANSWERS TO CASE STUDY
1. Field trips provide enrichment opportunities for children to learn about things that often
2. There are sTeachers may wish to make the trip themselves before taking the children so they
are familiar with the route and environment. They will also need to make sure a sufficient
3. By visiting the destination ahead of time, teachers will be familiar with the location, available
4. To prepare for this trip, teachers must post a notice for families; alert their program director;
and, pack children’s emergency information, a first aid kit, and a cell phone. They will want
to have extra adults available to accompany children and to rehearse the entire trip in
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Why do toddlers and preschool-aged children experience the highest rate of unintentional
injury? What types of injuries are school-aged children most likely to experience?
2. How can the principle of advanced planning be used to create safe conditions for young
children?
3. What are safety guidelines? How can they be used to improve children’s understanding of
safe behaviors? What factors need to be considered when formulating safety guidelines?
4. What factors affect the type and amount of adult supervision necessary for a given activity?
What should a teacher do if he/she must leave an activity or area temporarily?
6. What special precautions should be taken when a new toy or piece of equipment is
introduced to young children?
7. How does the type of activity affect the safety precautions that are necessary to take?
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
The following exercises are designed for instructors to assign as individual or group projects.
1. Your best friend calls to tell you that she is stopping by and bringing along her two-year-old
for an unexpected visit. To prepare for their arrival, conduct a quick survey of your current
2. Develop an in-service training module on toy safety for early childhood teachers. Include
3. Teachers are exposed to children’s illnesses on a daily basis. Calling in sick can create a
staffing shortage since substitutes may be difficult to locate. Check with several schools to
determine how they prepare for teacher absences. What criteria should teachers use to decide if
they are too ill to work that day? How can teacher illness contribute to children’s unintentional
injury?
4. It may be necessary for you to turn off the main gas or electrical power source in the event