**Title: Stay Safe – How to Prevent Accidents in Everyday Life**
**A practical guide to avoiding the most common accidents at home, on the road, at work, and outdoors**
**Author: Safety Guide Team**
**Edition: Everyday Safety Basics – 2026**
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### Table of Contents
1. Why Most Accidents Can Be Prevented
2. The Golden Rules of Accident Prevention (Works Everywhere)
3. Road & Traffic Safety – Protecting Yourself and Others
4. Home Safety – Preventing Falls, Fires, Poisoning & More
5. Workplace & School Safety – Avoiding the Most Common Injuries
6. Sports, Outdoor Activities & Travel Safety
7. What to Do Immediately After an Accident
8. Teaching Safety to Children & Family Members
9. Quick Daily Safety Checklist
10. Final Words – Safety is a Habit
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### Chapter 1: Why Most Accidents Can Be Prevented
Every year millions of people get hurt or die from accidents that were avoidable.
The three biggest causes of accidental death in most countries are:
- Road traffic crashes
- Falls (especially for older people)
- Poisoning (including medicine & cleaning products)
Good news: **around 80–90% of these accidents happen because of human behavior** — not because of bad luck.
When people change small habits, the number of accidents drops dramatically.
This book teaches you exactly which small changes give the biggest protection.
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### Chapter 2: The Golden Rules of Accident Prevention (Works Everywhere)
Follow these 7 rules in every part of life:
1. **Pay attention** – Most accidents happen when the mind is somewhere else (phone, tiredness, anger, alcohol, drugs).
2. **Plan ahead** – Ask yourself: "What can go wrong here?" before starting any activity.
3. **Keep things tidy & organized** – Clutter = danger (tripping, fire risk, falling objects).
4. **Use equipment the correct way** – Wrong tool or wrong technique = injury.
5. **Wear protection when needed** – Helmet, seatbelt, non-slip shoes, gloves, goggles.
6. **Never rush when safety is involved** – Hurrying is one of the biggest killers.
7. **Learn from near-misses** – Every "almost accident" is a free lesson. Write it down or remember it.
If you follow only these 7 rules consistently, you will already avoid most accidents.
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### Chapter 3: Road & Traffic Safety – Protecting Yourself and Others
Road accidents kill more young people than almost any other cause.
**Most dangerous behaviors (and how to fix them):**
| Dangerous Behavior | % of crashes it causes | How to Prevent It |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Using phone / texting | ~20–30% | Phone in silent mode + holder OR better: give to passenger |
| Not wearing seatbelt | ~20–50% of deaths | Buckle up — every trip, every seat |
| Speeding | ~30% | Obey limits + reduce speed in rain, fog, night, school zones |
| Drunk / drugged driving | ~20–40% | Never drink & drive — use taxi, friend, or sleep over |
| Not keeping safe distance | ~15–25% | Follow **4-second rule** in dry weather, **6–8 seconds** in rain |
| Tired driving | Similar to drunk | Stop every 2 hours, sleep 7–8 h before long drive |
| Not using helmet (bike/motorcycle) | Up to 40% deaths | Always wear proper helmet + fasten it |
**Extra powerful tips:**
- Never drive when angry or very upset
- At night: reduce speed by 10–20 km/h compared to daytime
- Pedestrians: wear bright/reflective clothes at night, never assume driver sees you
- Children under 12 usually belong in the back seat
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### Chapter 4: Home Safety – Preventing Falls, Fires, Poisoning & More
Most home accidents are **falls**, **burns**, **poisoning**, and **choking**.
**Quick home safety list:**
**Falls (biggest killer at home)**
- Clean spills immediately
- No loose rugs or cables on walking paths
- Install handrails on stairs (both sides if possible)
- Use non-slip mats in bathroom
- Keep stairs and hallways well lit
- Never stand on chairs — use proper ladder/step stool
**Fire & burns**
- Never leave cooking unattended
- Keep flammable things (curtains, towels, oil) far from stove
- Test smoke alarms every month
- Have fire extinguisher + know how to use it
- Don't overload electrical sockets
**Poisoning & choking**
- Keep medicines, cleaners, pesticides in locked cabinet
- Never put chemicals in food bottles
- Cut food small for small children
- Learn **Heimlich maneuver** and **CPR**
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### Chapter 5: Workplace & School Safety
Most common workplace injuries:
1. Slips, trips & falls
2. Overexertion / lifting wrong way
3. Being hit by falling objects
4. Repetitive strain (typing, cutting, hammering…)
5. Cuts & punctures
**Prevention checklist:**
- Report slippery floors immediately
- Lift with legs, not back — get help for heavy items
- Wear safety shoes, gloves, glasses when required
- Keep walkways clear — no boxes, tools, cables
- Take micro-breaks every 45–60 minutes for repetitive work
- Follow lockout-tagout procedures for machines
At school: never run in corridors, don't push near stairs, report broken chairs/desks.
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### Chapter 6: Sports, Outdoor Activities & Travel Safety
- Warm up 5–10 minutes before sport
- Wear correct shoes & protective gear
- Don't play when very tired or after drinking
- Check weather before hiking/climbing
- Tell someone your plan + expected return time
- Carry basic first-aid kit + phone power bank
Swimming: never swim alone, never dive in unknown water depth.
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### Chapter 7: What to Do Immediately After an Accident
1. **Keep yourself safe first** – don't create another accident
2. Check if anyone is in danger (fire, traffic, electricity…)
3. Call emergency number (999 / 112 / local number)
4. Do NOT move seriously injured person unless fire or immediate danger
5. Stop bleeding with clean cloth + strong pressure
6. If person is unconscious but breathing → recovery position
7. If not breathing → start **CPR** if you know how
8. Stay calm and talk to the person — it helps a lot
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### Chapter 8: Teaching Safety to Children & Family
Children copy adults.
Best way to teach:
- Explain **why** the rule exists ("This stops broken bones")
- Show by doing (always wear helmet, always buckle up)
- Make safety fun — safety treasure hunt at home
- Never say "nothing will happen" — instead say "we do this to stay safe"
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### Chapter 9: Quick Daily Safety Checklist (30 seconds)
Before leaving home / starting work / driving:
□ Phone on silent or in holder?
□ Seatbelt / helmet on?
□ Path clear — no clutter?
□ Feeling alert and calm?
□ Any hazard I see right now?
□ Do I have emergency numbers saved?
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### Chapter 10: Final Words – Safety is a Habit
Safety is not about being afraid.
Safety is about **respecting how fragile life is** — yours and other people's.
The people who have the fewest accidents are not the lucky ones.
They are the ones who **stay alert + plan ahead + follow simple rules every day**.
Start with one small change today.
In one month you will already feel much safer.
Stay aware. Stay alive.
**End of book**
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