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What is health and safety?

Health and safety is important as it helps to keep everyone safe and well in their .

Watch - Explore health and safety in the community

Learn more about who keeps communities safe.

Safety first sign

Rules and guidance are made to prevent accidents or injuries to people.

Following health and safety rules can make the community a safer place for everyone.

Safety first sign
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Who is responsible for keeping the community safe?

There are different groups of people that have a responsibility to keep communities safe and healthy.

Who keeps the community safe infographic
  • The UK Government creates and . It is responsible for protecting citizens and keeping communities safe.
  • Police officers tackle crime and maintain law and order in the community.
  • Teachers and school staff keep pupils safe by following school rules.
  • Health and Safety officers find ways to prevent accidents, injuries and illnesses in the workplace or schools.
  • You - we can all do our bit to help!
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What things keep us safe?

Rules offer us advice to help people make safe decisions. However, laws are something we must all follow.

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 4, , Emergency Exits By law, every building must have a clear way out that should be used for escape during emergencies, such as a fire.
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Did you know?

The first three point seatbelt was made in 1959. However, it was only in 1983 that it became law for all people to wear a seatbelt when travelling in a vehicle.

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Activities

Health and safety signs challenge

Cartoon of a female detective with a magnifying glass

When you are out in your local community, look around you and see how many health and safety signs you can spot. They are usually placed on walls, doors and floors.

  • You could draw or take a picture of the ones you see.
  • If you aren't sure what some of them mean, you could do some extra research to find out more!
Cartoon of a female detective with a magnifying glass
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Be a health and safety advisor

Imagine it is your job to advise people on health and safety.

  • Click on the image below and read the different scenarios in the downloadable sheet.
  • Think of two pieces of advice you would give to people in these situations to keep them safe and healthy.
  • Share your answers with your friends and family. Do they suggest anything different to you?
Health and safety in the community - scenario activity
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Quiz

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Bitesize Primary games. game

Play fun and educational primary games in science, maths, English, history, geography, art, computing and modern languages.

Bitesize Primary games
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