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Show Flaws . . . Hot "Jaws" the Real Crunch Bunnell "Jaws" the saga of a socially troubled rogue shark with a Neptune complex who lets his consuming interest in humans get out of hand has made many a person a real safety fanatic in the water. But those who keep the statistics statis-tics say it's the little flaws on land not the big jaws in the sea that do Americans in. Average annual shark victim fatalities -50. According to the National Safety Council, average annual deaths caused by accidents around ar-ound the home -25,000. More people are killed every day in home accidents - 70-- than in an entire year by sharks. The injury comparison is even more startling. Sharks injure another 50 people a year. But over four million of us are hurt in home accidents badly enough to curtail normal activities for at least one day every year. That's over 11,000 a clay. If you have that "gnawing feeling" that perhaps your home isn't quite ship shape in the safety department, try this little test prepared by the Home Dept. of the NSC. A hint: Remember it's the little flaws. ..the little things. ..that cause the accident crunch at home. What type of accident causes the greatest number of home fatalities- (1) Fires (2) Poisonings Poison-ings (3) Falls (4) Firearms. A. If you picked No. 1 - the terrible fires or explosions we read about so often in the daily paper - you were wrong. The leading cause of death in the home is plain, ordinary falling down. No. 3. In 1974, nearly nine thousand persons died in home falls. Most injuries from falls in the home occur (1) off ladders (2) on level surfaces (3) down a flight of stairs (4) from makeshift make-shift ladders, rickety chairs, boxes.etc. A. No. 2. Most home fall mishaps happen at floor level. Slippery floors, loose scatter rugs, small objects like toys or pencils on the floor are the chief culprits in causing home falls. Remember you were warned ... watch out for the little things. It's not the dramatic tumble down the stairs that will get you most often, but the slip on the paper clip that may win you a trip to the floor. If you fall you should: (1) Try to catch yourself by rigidly extending ex-tending your arm. (2) Crumple like an empty sack and try to roll on the fleshy parts of your body. (3) Tense your muscles and try to "sit down." A. No. 2. If you feel yourself falling, relax. Go limp and try to roll as you land. The roll wili lessen the impact. Fire is the second leading cause of death in the home. Most people believe the heat intensity of the flames is the greatest danger in a fire. Is that true? A. No. Flames are terrifying -but most fire victims are found without a burn on their bodies, dropped by combustion gases and asphyxiation. That's why it is so important to get out of a fire situation fast before toxic gases get a change to reach you. Be sure to call the fire department depart-ment as soon as you think it is safely possible. Don't depend on somebody else to do it. If you can't get out, buy time til rescue comes by blocking the poisonous gases from your area by closing doors, and sealing possible seep spots with towels, rugs, etc. Your TV set flickers and the picture shrinks and dims frequently. What's probably wrong? (1) The set is plugged into the wrong outlet. (2) The set is giving its opinion of the current shows. (3) Your home electrical circuits are dangerously danger-ously overloaded. A. No. 3. That little black border at the top and bottom of your screen is telling you something. Wires, forced to supply sup-ply too many appliances, can give only a small amount of electricity to each. Other telltale tell-tale signs of overloading are: dim lights, slow-heating appliances, ap-pliances, blown fuses. A serious household fire could result from overloaded circuits. Better call in an electrician to check out your wiring before tragedy occurs. oc-curs. How would you put out a iiu.tc I lie hi vuui tiwiij: p.ni ' A. The simplest waj is io turn off the burner and put a cover or lid over the frying pan. Never use water on burning fat or oil. It will only spatter and spread the flames. A surprising statistic: statis-tic: Nearly 3,000 persons lose their lives in kitchen accidents every year. Did you know that more people peo-ple are killed in gun accidents at home than in hunting accidents? The 1974 figures show 1.200 dead in gun accidents in the home. 1,100 in all areas outside the home. The National Safety Council warns against keeping loaded guns in the house. But what if someone does get shot in your hnme or another's home? What should you do for the victim? vic-tim? A. Cover the wound immediately immedia-tely with a sterile bandage to keep out germs. If bleeding is present, control it by placing the cleanest material available over the wound and hold firmly until a bandage can be applied over it. Make the victim lie dow. Keep him calm. Phone a doctor. Don't try to remove the bullet. Someone in your family has suffered a minor burn. What is the quickest and safest way to relieve the pain? (1) Plunge the affected part in ice water. (2) Slap butter on the wound. (3) Sprinkle on monosodium gluta-mate. gluta-mate. A. The ancient treatment of submerging the wound in ice water is still the best. Keep the burned area in the water until the pain goes away. The butter or lard application method has fallen into disfavor. Monosodium Monoso-dium glutamate is good for applying to bee stings. It helps reduce the swelling. In the 15 - 44 age group, what is the principal category of home accident deaths? (1) Fires (2) Falls (3) Poisoning by solids and liquids (4) Firearms. A No. 3 Although we think of accidental poisoning deaths in association with toddlers, the mortalities are actually much higher in the young adult age grouping. In 1974, for example, (the latest figures available), 200 children 0-14 died as a result of accidental poisoning. The deaths for the 15-44 span were 2.300. Some attribute the high numbers to illegal drug usage and misuse of over-the counter medications. Getting back to our enemies of the deep, your chances of drowning m your own bathtub are much higher than falling in Davy Jones' locker as a shark snack. A. Yes indeed. Tubs - W Sharks -- 50. Add up your score giving one point for each question answered ans-wered correctly. Under four right? Something's fishy at home. Better bone up on your home safety and first aid know-how. know-how. Five to eight questions right? You may still be accident bait, but at least you have a fighting chance. All or nearly all right? Sounds like things are going swimmingly well at home. But whatever the score -- lake time to put some teeth into your home safety efforts. Stay alert. And watch out for those little flaws. They can be real killers. The National Safety Council, based in Chicago, is a nongovernmental, nongo-vernmental, non-profit, public service organization dedicated to safety education and the development and implementation implementa-tion of accident prevention programs reaching every segment seg-ment of American life. AMF.RICAN I ORK CITIZEN THURSDAY DECEMBER 4, 1975 Large Selection CHRISTMAS MUSIC Now in at Priday's Office Supply 60 West Main American Fork ALHAMBHA r i j l c Pf"7? A m l-l If-- i immi i il J a 090O9OO090 THEAXEH PLAYHOUSE PFIE5ENT5 Jerome Kearns and Oscar Hammerstein's flfSl t RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND Four Additional Performances DECEMBER 5-6-8 9 Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday - Curtain 8:00 p.m. Bon Office Open Doily 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. - except Sunday. 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