SAFETY EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS: AN OVERVIEW

Abstract

Life is like the most important game that is ever played. There are rules for playing it safely and well. If you follow the rules, you can reach your goal. A risky short cut which is common with students may cut a life short. A safe school environment is crucial to the healthy academic and social development of the student and the lager society. Walking across the freaky, swimming in unprotected pools, crossing the road unnecessarily and carelessly instead of walking in the pavement, standing on a chair instead of step ladder and trying to make electrical repairs without shutting off the current are all dangerous short cuts. Each time you fail to follow the rules of safety you may be taking a life taking risk. Though it is natural to have accidents in various phases of our lives, it can however be prevented to a reasonable extent hence the need for safety education. This paper looks into the need for safety education to students and also outlines the major aspects of safety education