Hazard prevention

Hazard prevention means trying to stop things that could be dangerous from happening in the first place. It's like trying to stop a toy from falling off a shelf before it falls and breaks.

Imagine you're going to ride your bike outside. You know that falling off your bike could hurt you. So, you put on a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads to prevent injuries from happening in case you fall off. You're preventing potential hazards by protecting yourself with safety gear.

Another example of hazard prevention is putting a fence around a swimming pool to keep little kids from falling into the water and getting hurt. By blocking the way to danger, you prevent accidents from happening.

Sometimes, we can prevent hazards just by being careful, watching out for danger and doing things the safe way. This is why we learn and follow rules, like looking both ways before crossing the street, staying away from hot stoves, or being careful when using sharp tools.

Hazard prevention is all about being aware of potential hazards and trying to keep ourselves and others safe.