Notebook Contents for Safety Merit Badge

Collect newspaper clippings on
 	home accidents
 	local crime
 	accident & crime statistics
Write a paragraph on the affect on your family from either a
 	crime,
 	fire, or
 	accidentDraw a fire escape plan for your home.Do the home safety inspection on pages 13-17 and 36-40 of the merit badge book.

Do a safety project that your counselor has OK'd.
 	Bike safety check & repair
Know the following so you can discuss it with your councilor.
 	How you can contribute to your own family safety.

		cross street on green light at crosswalks
		buckle seat belts
		maintain bikes, roller blades, etc.
		don't block view while carrying anything
		walk facing oncoming traffic
		follow school bus rules
		no flames in tents

 	Unsafe conditions - physical things that are broken or dangerous  to be around or use like

		ladders
		brakes on cars
		lightning

 	Unsafe acts

		being unprepared
		fatigue
		haste
		lure of the forbidden

 	Panic in public places

		stay calm
		try to keep others calm
		look for alternative escape routesA three step plan for accident prevention is
 	knowledge & skill
 	look ahead
 	know & accept limitations