<h1><strong>SAFETY MEASURES IN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND WORKPLACES</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Safety</li> <li>Reasons for Safety in the Environment</li> <li>Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplace</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Safety</strong></h2> Safety is the state of being safe. It is the condition of being protected against physical, social, financial, political, emotional and occupational hazard. Safety in the environment involves taking every precaution to ensure that the environment is safe for us to live in. <br> <h2><strong>Reasons for Safety in the Environment</strong></h2> Reasons for safety in the environment include the following:- <ol> <li>A safe environment is a hazard-free environment.</li> <li>To sustain the environment so that present and future generations can be supported by the environment.</li> <li>To preserve natural beauty of our environment.</li> <li>To reduce health-related risks in order to prolong life.</li> </ol> The need for safety is very important as it would to a large extent reduce the accident rates at home, school and working place. <h2><strong>Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplace</strong></h2>