Safety

DEPARTMENT SAFETY

PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.50; Blue-$3.00; Red-$2.50; White-$1.50

In this category 4-H'ers have the opportunity to create exhibits about all-terrain vehicles, fire, and tractor safety. In addi-tion, participants can also create informational exhibits about basic safety strategies. Through involvement in this catego-ry, 4-H'ers will be better educated about personal safety and have the knowledge base to educate others about safety.

For more resources and materials in this category refer to the resource section at the bottom of the page.

DIVISION 440 - SAFETY

E440001.* FIRST AID KIT (SF110) - A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in an emergency. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for use in home. A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of specific emergencies kit is designed for should be included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose statement for included items. Items needed to cover the following Areas of first aid: airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care and miscellaneous supplies. Use Citizen Safety Manual, 4-H 425, pages 6 & 7.

Kits containing any of the following will be automatically disqualified:

  1. Prescription medications (If the kit’s purpose is to provide medication for someone with special

needs, explain in the written description and inventory, but remove the medication).

  1. Materials with expiration dates on or before the judging date. (This includes sterile items, non-prescription medications, ointments, salves, etc. Articles dated month and year only are considered expired on the last day of that month.)
  2. Any controlled substance.

E440002.* SPECIFIC PURPOSE FIRST AID KIT (SF192) - A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in an emergency in a variety of situations and locations. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for the kit’s intended purpose. Examples could include a kit for a vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, livestock building, camping etc. A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of specific emergencies expected for that location should be included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose statement for included items. Items included should be relevant to the kit’s intended purpose.

Consider items needed to cover the following areas of first aid: airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care and miscellaneous supplies. Use Citizen Safety manual, 4-H 425, pages 6 and 7 for guidance. No purchased first aid kits are allowed.

Kits containing any of the following will be automatically disqualified:

  1. 1. Prescription medications. (If the kit's purpose is to provide medication for someone with special

needs, explain in the written description and inventory, but remove the medication.)

  1. 2. Materials with expiration dates on or before the judging date. (This includes sterile items, non-prescription medications, ointments, salves, etc. Articles dated month and year only are considered expired on the last day of that month.)
  2. 3. Any controlled substance.

E440005.* SAFETY EXPERIENCES (SF190) - The exhibit should share a learning experience the youth had related to safety. Examples could be participating in a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting workshop or similar event, scientific experiment related to safety, or the youth’s response to an emergency situation. The exhibit should include a detailed description of the experience, the youth’s role, some evidence of the youth’s leadership in the situation, and a summary of the learning that took place.

Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation lasting up to five minutes.

E440006.* CAREERS IN SAFETY - The exhibit should identify a specific career area in the safety field and include education and certification requirements for available positions, salary information, demand for the field and a summary of the youth’s interest in the field. Examples of careers include firefighters, paramedics, emergency management personnel, some military assignments, law enforcement officers, emergency room medical personnel, fire investigator, and more. It is recommended youth interview a professional in the field in their research. Additional research sources might include books, articles, career web sites, job-related government web sites, or interviews with career placement or guidance counselors. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation Lasting up to five minutes. (SF191)

DIVISION 442 – ATV

E442001.    SAFETY POSTER - 14” x 22” - Six photos of yourself demonstrating safety measures necessary for ATV operation.

E442002.    SAFETY SCRAPBOOK - Journal of your ATV safety practices.

E442003.    DEMONSTRATION DISPLAY - Show some part or system of an ATV, worn or broken part, step-by-step repair procedure, etc. Include a brief description. Display on a board 24” high x 32” wide and 1/4” thick.

E442004.    YOU BE THE TEACHER - Educational notebook, display, collection of materials that relate to the project.

Include an 8 1/2” x 11” page describing exhibit and summary of learning.

DIVISION 450 - FIRE SAFETY

E450001.* FIRE SAFETY POSTER (SF269) - This is a home floor plan drawn to scale showing primary and secondary escape routes and where fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are located. Draw every room, including

all doors and windows. Use black or blue arrows showing primary escape routes from each room. Use red arrows showing secondary routes to use if the primary routes are blocked. Primary and secondary escape routes must lead outside to an assembly location. Documentation should include evidence the escape plan has been practiced at least four times. Posters must be constructed of poster board at least 11” x 14” but not larger than 22” x 28”.

E450002.* FIRE PREVENTION POSTER - Posters should promote a fire prevention message and be appropriate to display during National Fire Prevention Week or to promote fire safety at specific times of the year (Halloween, 4th of July, etc.). Originality, clarity and artistic impression will all be judged. Do not include live fireworks, matches or other flammable/explosive/hazardous materials. Any entry containing this material will be disqualified. Posters must be constructed of commercial poster board at least 11" x 14" but not larger than 22” x 28”. (SF268)

DIVISION 441 - BICYCLES/CYCLING

E441001.    BICYCLE SAFETY POSTER - 14" x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. May be in any medium -

watercolor, ink, crayon, etc., so long as they are not three-dimensional.

E441002.    BICYCLE DEMONSTRATION DISPLAY - to be exhibited by an individual. Exhibit may include: 1) parts of a bicycle, 2) worn or broken parts, or 3) a step-by-step procedure of how some repair or service job is performed. A limited number of photographs are acceptable. Actual parts or cut-aways of parts are recommended. The exhibit is to be prepared on a 24" high x 32" wide board not to exceed 1/4" in thickness.

E441003.    DOCUMENTED BIKE RIDING TRIP - Include a written report using a notebook or scrapbook showing a bike ride or trip you have made using your bike.

E441004.    YOU BE THE TEACHER - Share with others what you learned in the project. Exhibit may be a notebook or small display of an educational nature.

Nance County Exhibitor Guide