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Management of man-made hazards
In comparison to natural hazards, man-made hazards are in the control of human beings.
Man-made hazards can be controlled to a large extent by adopting the following activities.
i. Generating public awareness against man-made hazards
ii. Maintaining environmental sanitation
iii. Spreading awareness regarding epidemics

iv. Conducting afforestation programmes and discouraging deforestation
v. Keeping natural resources pollution free
vi. Following traffic rules to minimize road accidents

vii. Maintaining vehicles periodically
viii. Adopting scientific way for agricultural activities
ix. Paying much attention to personal hygiene
x. Discouraging forest fire

xi. Maintaining wiring system of electricity supply
xii. Arranging proper treatment for victimized and disease affected people
xiii. Broadcasting various informative programmes regarding hazards

xiv. Conservation and preservation of green forests and wildlife.
xv. Stopping unhealthy competition among human beings in different sectors.

Activity: 2

Identify the possible risks/threats in your locality. Discuss those risks in your classroom
and present the conclusion in your class.

10.6 General Concept of Safety Education

Introduction to safety education

Safety is the state of being “safe”, the condition of being protected from harm or other
non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in
order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.

The education that educates people an various safety practices at work, at school, on the
road and in daily life is called safety education. Safety education is very important in work
places where employees work with heavy machinery, chemicals and food. Workers are
instructed on how to perform their job tasks in a safe and productive way that minimizes
risk of injury illness or accidents to themselves and other. Safety precautions include
wearing protective eye gear, wearing ear plugs to minimize noise from loud machines,

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