Safety Projects

Safety
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn how to report an emergency
          • Learn basic first aid
          • Find out how to stock a first aid kit
          • Discover strategies for safety at home and away
    Printed Materials:
          • 4H425 Citizen Safety
    Suggested Age:       Beginner to Intermediate


Fire Safety Education
    What you can do in this project:
          • Design a poster about fire safety
          • Learn to develop fire escape plans
    Printed Materials:
          • 4H195 Home Building Blocks – Year 1(Pages 18-19_
    For Leaders:
          • 4H245 Home Building Blocks – Leader’s Guide
    Suggested Age:       Beginner


All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
    What you can do in this project:
          • Find out how to use ATV’s safely
          • Learn about trouble-shooting and emergency procedures
          • Find out about hazards of the trail
          • Learn how to dress appropriately when riding
    Materials:
          • Available after Rider Course training. Contact Robert Meduna at (402) 472-9582 or rmeduna1@unl.edu for more information.
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H ATVLG ATV Safety Leader’s Guide
    Online resources:
          • 4-H ATV Safety
    Suggested Age:       Intermediate to Advanced


Cycling
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn the rules of the road for safe biking
          • Find out how to keep bikes in good running condition
    Printed Materials:
          • 4H348 The Nebraska Bicyclist’s Guide
    Suggested Age: For all Levels


Bicycle Adventures 1
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn the importance of wearing a helmet
          • Learn how to control the bike
          • Practice hand signals and safe riding practices
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 08334 Bicycle Adventures: Bicycling for Fun
          • NATL4H 08399 Don't Get Stuck: Bicycle Fix It Video (DVD)
          • NATL4H 07507 Don't Get Stuck: Bicycle Fix It Video (VHS)
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 08336 Bicycle Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age:        Beginner


Bicycle Adventures 2
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn about purchasing a bike
          • Practice basic maintenance
          • Discover how to read maps and plan routes
          • Learn how to be safe and courteous cyclist
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 08335 Bicycle Adventures: Wheels in Motion
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 08336 Bicycle Helper’s Guide
    Other Materials:
          • NATL4H 08399 Don't Get Stuck: Bicycle Fix It Video (DVD)
          • NATL4H 07507 Don't Get Stuck: Bicycle Fix It Video (VHS)
    Suggested Age:       Intermediate


Tractor
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn to operate a tractor safely
          • Understand tractor controls and safety checks
This project is a training program for the 4-H Exemption of the Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Order. Materials for this project are the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program course from Penn State University. Course must be taught by a certified instructor or agriculture education teacher. For more information, please contact Sharry Nielsen at snielsen1@unl.edu or by phone at (308) 832-0645 or contact Bill Booker at wbooker2@unl.edu or by phone at (308) 762-5616.
    Supplemental Resource:
          • 4H210 4-H Tractor Operation and Safety Manual
    Suggested Age:       Intermediate to Advanced

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