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23 Cards in this Set
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a behavior that increases a person’s chances of a harmful outcome
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Risk Behavior
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protects a person from danger and lessens the effects of a harmful situation
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Safe Behavior
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catch fire and burn easily
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Flammable Materials
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provides information about what household substances are poisonous and knows what to do in the event of poisoning
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Poison Control Center
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when a person’s supply of air is cut off
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Suffocation
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death from direct contact with electricity
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Electrocution
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sudden, catastrophic events that affect many people
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Disasters
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a powerful tropical storm characterized by heavy rains and winds over 74 mph
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Hurricane
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a rapidly rotating column of air whirling at speed of up to 500 mph
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Tornado
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a heavy snowstorm with winds over 34 mph
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Blizzard
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a flood that occurs suddenly, without warning, after a heavy rainfall of snow melt
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Flash Flood
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a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the release of stress accumulated along geologic faults or by volcanic activity
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Earthquake
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the U.S. government agency that identifies occupational hazards and sets standards for safety
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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any injury that results from a work accident of from exposure to a hazard in the work environment
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Occupational Injury
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any abnormal condition or disorder, excluding injuries, caused by exposure to the workplace environment
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Occupational Illness
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a lifesaving water safety technique that allows you to float and breathe without using much energy
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Survival Floating
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the overturning of a boat
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Capsizing
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an unlawful attempt or threat to harm someone
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Assault
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one person forces another to have sexual relations
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Rape
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agencies that provide counseling and support for rape victims
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Rape Crisis Centers
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someone who repeatedly calls, writes letters to, or otherwise harasses the victim and may threaten to kill or injure the person
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Stalker
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groups who report suspicious activities to the police
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Neighborhood Crime Watch
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a nationwide program encouraging marking personal property
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Operation Identification
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