EVS / Science

Safety Rules

Class 3

🎯 Learning Objectives

I can explain the importance of following safety rules in daily life.
I can describe road safety rules including traffic signals and zebra crossings.
I can list safety rules to follow at home, school, and during natural disasters.
I can recall important emergency numbers in India (100, 101, 108, 112).
I can explain basic first aid for cuts, burns, and insect bites.
I can understand the concept of good touch and bad touch and know how to stay safe from strangers.

📖 Introduction

Safety means protecting ourselves from danger and harm. Every day, we go to school, play with friends, and do many activities. If we are not careful, we can get hurt.

Safety rules are simple guidelines that help us stay safe at home, on the road, at school, and everywhere we go. When we follow safety rules, we protect ourselves and others around us.

Let us learn about different safety rules that every child must know!

Road Safety

Roads can be dangerous if we do not follow rules. Every year, many people get hurt in road accidents. Let us learn how to stay safe on the road.

Traffic Lights

Traffic lights (also called traffic signals) control the movement of vehicles and people on the road:

Light	Meaning	What to Do
🔴 Red	STOP	All vehicles must stop. Pedestrians can cross.
🟡 Yellow	GET READY	Be alert. The signal is about to change.
🟢 Green	GO	Vehicles can move. Pedestrians must wait.

Zebra Crossing

A zebra crossing is a set of black and white stripes painted on the road. It is the safest place for pedestrians to cross the road. Vehicles must stop when people are on the zebra crossing.

Rules for Pedestrians (People Walking)

Always walk on the footpath (pavement). If there is no footpath, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
Cross the road only at the zebra crossing or when the pedestrian signal is green.
Look right, then left, then right again before crossing.
Never run across the road. Walk quickly but carefully.
Do not play on or near the road.
Hold an adult's hand while crossing busy roads.
Wear bright or light-coloured clothes at night so drivers can see you.

Rules for Cyclists

Always ride on the left side of the road.
Wear a helmet while cycling.
Use hand signals before turning left or right.
Never ride with both hands off the handlebar.
Do not carry another person on a bicycle meant for one.
Make sure your bicycle has a bell, reflector, and working brakes.

Road safety — traffic light, zebra crossing, children crossing safely

Safety at Home

Home is where we feel safest, but accidents can happen here too. Let us learn how to stay safe at home.

Electrical Safety

Never touch electrical switches, plugs, or wires with wet hands.
Do not put fingers or objects (pins, pencils) into electrical sockets.
Do not pull electrical cords to unplug — hold the plug and pull gently.
Stay away from broken wires or fallen electric poles.
Switch off appliances (fan, TV, iron) when not in use.

Fire Safety

Never play with matchsticks, lighters, or candles.
Keep curtains, clothes, and paper away from the gas stove.
If clothes catch fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL on the ground.
Know where the fire extinguisher is kept at home.
Never leave a burning candle or diya unattended.

Kitchen Safety

Do not go near the gas stove when it is on.
Never touch hot vessels, pans, or boiling water.
Do not use sharp knives or scissors without an adult's help.
Keep the kitchen floor dry to avoid slipping.
Turn off the gas knob after cooking.

Bathroom Safety

Do not run in the bathroom — the floor may be wet and slippery.
Always use a non-slip mat near the bathtub or bucket area.
Do not lock the bathroom door from inside (in case you need help).
Keep soap and shampoo bottles away from the floor.

Medicine Safety

Never take any medicine without an adult's permission.
Medicines are not candy — never eat them on your own.
Keep medicines in a locked cabinet away from children.
Always tell an adult if you feel sick.

Home safety — electrical, fire, kitchen, bathroom safety rules

Safety at School

School is a place to learn and play. But we must follow safety rules here too!

Playground Safety

Wait for your turn on swings, slides, and see-saws.
Do not push or pull other children while playing.
Do not climb on top of the slide — use the ladder.
Play only in the designated playground area.
Tell a teacher immediately if someone gets hurt.

Lab Safety

Never touch chemicals, glass equipment, or sharp tools without the teacher's permission.
Do not taste or smell anything in the lab unless told to.
Wear an apron if the teacher asks you to.
Report any spill or breakage to the teacher immediately.

Staircase Rules

Always hold the railing while going up or down.
Walk — do not run on the stairs.
Keep to the left side of the staircase.
Do not push others on the stairs.
Do not sit or play on the staircase.

Fire Drill

When the fire alarm rings, stop all work immediately.
Form a line and walk quickly (do not run) to the assembly point.
Do not use the lift — always use the stairs.
Do not go back to collect bags or belongings.
Follow the teacher's instructions calmly.
Cover your nose with a wet cloth if there is smoke.

Safety During Natural Disasters

Natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and fires can happen suddenly. Knowing what to do can save lives.

During an Earthquake

DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON — get under a strong table or desk.
Stay away from windows, mirrors, and heavy shelves.
If outdoors, move to an open area away from buildings and trees.
Do not use the lift. Use stairs to go out after shaking stops.
Do not panic — stay calm and follow instructions.

During a Flood

Move to higher ground immediately.
Do not walk or play in flood water — it may have germs or hidden dangers.
Do not touch electrical poles or wires in water.
Keep important documents and medicines in a waterproof bag.
Listen to radio or TV for warnings and instructions.

During a Fire

Shout "FIRE! FIRE!" to alert everyone.
Crawl low on the floor if there is smoke (clean air is near the floor).
Cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth.
Use stairs, never the lift.
Call 101 (Fire Brigade) immediately.
If your clothes catch fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL.

Natural disasters — earthquake, flood, fire safety actions

First Aid Basics

First aid is the immediate help given to a person who is hurt or sick, before a doctor arrives. Every child should know basic first aid.

Injury	What to Do
Small Cut or Wound	Wash with clean water → Apply antiseptic (Dettol/Savlon) → Cover with a clean bandage or band-aid
Burn (minor)	Hold the burnt area under cool running water for 10 minutes → Do NOT apply ice, butter, or toothpaste → Cover loosely with a clean cloth
Insect Bite	Wash the area with soap and water → Apply a cold cloth to reduce swelling → Do not scratch the bite
Nosebleed	Sit up straight, lean slightly forward → Pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes → Do NOT tilt head back
Sprain (twisted ankle)	Rest the injured part → Apply ice wrapped in cloth → Tell an adult immediately

Remember: For any serious injury, always call an adult or dial 108 (Ambulance) immediately. First aid is only for small injuries!

Emergency Numbers in India

These are important phone numbers that every child must remember. In an emergency, call these numbers for help:

Number	Service	When to Call
112	All-in-One Emergency	Any emergency — police, fire, or ambulance
100	Police	Theft, crime, stranger danger, accident
101	Fire Brigade	Fire in building, forest fire, gas leak
102	Ambulance (free)	Pregnant women, medical emergency
108	Ambulance (emergency)	Accident, heart attack, serious injury

Memorise 112 — it works even without network balance and connects you to police, fire, or ambulance. You can also dial it from a locked phone!

Emergency numbers chart — 112, 100, 101, 102, 108

Good Touch and Bad Touch

Our body belongs to us. It is important to know the difference between a good touch and a bad touch.

Good Touch	Bad Touch
A hug from parents or grandparents	Any touch that makes you feel scared or uncomfortable
A pat on the back from your teacher	Someone touching your private body parts
A handshake with a friend	Someone asking you to keep a touch "secret"
A doctor examining you (with parent present)	Any touch that hurts you

Stranger Safety — How to Stay Safe

Never go anywhere with a stranger, even if they offer sweets, toys, or a ride.
Do not share your name, address, phone number, or school name with strangers.
If someone makes you uncomfortable, say "NO!" loudly and run away.
Always tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, grandparent) if someone touches you badly or makes you feel unsafe.
Remember: It is never your fault. You will not get in trouble for telling.
Your body is yours. No one has the right to touch you without your permission.

The Safety Rule: If any touch makes you feel confused, scared, or uncomfortable — SAY NO, GET AWAY, and TELL a trusted adult. You are brave for speaking up!

📝 Key Words

Word	Meaning
Pedestrian	A person walking on the road
Zebra Crossing	Black and white stripes on the road for safe crossing
Traffic Signal	Lights (red, yellow, green) that control traffic
First Aid	Immediate help given to an injured person before a doctor comes
Emergency	A sudden dangerous situation that needs quick action
Fire Drill	Practice exercise to prepare for a real fire
Earthquake	Sudden shaking of the ground
Flood	Overflow of water onto land that is usually dry
Stranger	A person you do not know
Trusted Adult	A grown-up you know well and feel safe with (parent, teacher)

⭐ Key Points to Remember

Always follow traffic rules — Red means STOP, Green means GO.
Cross the road at the zebra crossing. Look right, left, then right again.
Never touch electrical switches with wet hands or play with fire.
Follow staircase rules at school — hold the railing, walk on the left.
During an earthquake: DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.
For fire: crawl low, cover nose, use stairs, call 101.
For small cuts: wash, apply antiseptic, cover with bandage.
Emergency number 112 works for all emergencies in India.
Say NO to bad touch, get away, and tell a trusted adult.
Never go with strangers or share personal information with them.

Finished learning? Now test what you know!

🎯 Quick Quiz — Test Yourself!

Answer these 8 questions about safety. Read each one carefully and pick the best answer!

Score: 0 / 8

1. What should you do when the traffic light is RED?

Red means STOP. We must wait until the light turns green.

2. Before crossing the road, you should look...

Cross at the zebra crossing and look right, left, then right again.

3. Why should you never touch electrical switches with wet hands?

Wet hands and electricity are dangerous — you could get a bad electric shock.

4. During an earthquake, what should you do?

During an earthquake, DROP down, take COVER under a strong table, and HOLD ON.

5. Write the all-in-one emergency number that works for all emergencies in India.

112 works for all emergencies in India. For fire, you can also call 101.

6. If there is a fire, what should you do?

In a fire, crawl low under the smoke, cover your nose, use the stairs, and call 101.

7. What should you do if a stranger asks you to go with them?

Never go with strangers. Say no, get away, and tell a trusted adult.

8. On a staircase at school, you should...

On stairs, hold the railing, walk on the left, and do not run or push.

✏️ Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks

1. Red light means .

2. We should cross the road at the crossing.

3. Never touch electrical switches with hands.

4. During an earthquake, we should , cover, and hold on.

5. The emergency number for fire brigade in India is .

6. If clothes catch fire, we should STOP, DROP, and .

7. We should always walk on the side of the road.

8. is the all-in-one emergency number in India.

9. For a small cut, we should apply and cover with a bandage.

10. We should never go anywhere with a .

B. Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a yellow traffic light mean?

(a) Stop(b) Go(c) Get ready(d) Turn

2. Which number should you call in any emergency in India?

(a) 100(b) 108(c) 112(d) 911

3. What should you do during an earthquake?

(a) Run outside(b) Use the lift(c) Get under a table(d) Stand near window

4. What should you do if a stranger offers you sweets?

(a) Take them(b) Say no and walk away(c) Go with them(d) Eat them

5. For a minor burn, you should:

(a) Apply ice(b) Apply butter(c) Hold under cool water(d) Ignore it

C. Short Answer Questions

1. What are the three colours of a traffic light and what does each mean?

2. Write any three safety rules to follow at home.

3. What should you do if there is a fire in your building?

4. What is first aid? How would you treat a small cut?

5. What is the difference between good touch and bad touch?

D. True or False

1. We should run across the road to cross quickly.

2. 112 is the all-in-one emergency number in India.

3. It is safe to play with matchsticks at home.

4. During a fire drill, we should use the stairs.

5. We should always tell a trusted adult about bad touch.

E. Match the Following

Column A	Column B
1. Red light	a. Fire Brigade
2. 101	b. Get under a table
3. Earthquake	c. Stop
4. Zebra crossing	d. Cool running water
5. Minor burn	e. Safe place to cross road

🎨 Fun Activities

Activity 1: Safety Poster

Make a colourful poster on "Road Safety Rules" with drawings of traffic lights, zebra crossing, and children following rules. Display it in your classroom!

Activity 2: Emergency Number Card

Make a small card with all emergency numbers (112, 100, 101, 102, 108) and stick it near the telephone or on the fridge at home. Ask your family members to memorise them too!

Activity 3: Fire Drill Practice

With your family, practise a fire drill at home. Decide an escape route and a meeting point outside. Time how quickly everyone can get out safely!

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EVS / Science

Safety Rules

Class 3 | CBSE / NCERT / ICSE

Name: Class: Date:

Safety means protecting ourselves from danger and harm. Safety rules help us stay safe at home, on the road, at school, and everywhere we go.

Road Safety

Traffic Lights:

Light	Meaning	Action
Red	STOP	Vehicles stop. Pedestrians cross.
Yellow	GET READY	Be alert. Signal changing.
Green	GO	Vehicles move. Pedestrians wait.

Zebra Crossing: Black and white stripes on road — safest place to cross.

Pedestrian Rules: Walk on footpath. Cross at zebra crossing. Look right-left-right. Hold adult's hand. Never play on road.

Cyclist Rules: Ride on left side. Wear helmet. Use hand signals. Have bell and brakes.

Safety at Home

Electrical: No wet hands on switches. No fingers in sockets. Stay away from broken wires.

Fire: No playing with matchsticks/lighters. Keep cloth away from stove. If clothes catch fire: STOP, DROP, ROLL.

Kitchen: Stay away from gas stove. Don't touch hot vessels. No sharp knives without adult help.

Bathroom: Don't run (wet floor). Use non-slip mat. Keep soap off floor.

Medicine: Never take medicine without adult's permission. Medicines are NOT candy.

Safety at School

Playground: Wait your turn. Don't push others. Use ladder for slides. Tell teacher if someone is hurt.

Lab: Don't touch chemicals without permission. Don't taste/smell anything. Report spills.

Staircase: Hold railing. Walk, don't run. Keep to the left. Don't push.

Fire Drill: Stop work. Form a line. Walk to assembly point. Use stairs (not lift). Don't collect bags. Cover nose with wet cloth if smoke.

Safety During Natural Disasters

Earthquake: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON (under a table). Stay away from windows. Move to open area if outdoors. Use stairs, not lift.

Flood: Move to higher ground. Don't walk in flood water. Don't touch wires in water. Listen to radio/TV.

Fire: Shout "FIRE!" Crawl low (clean air near floor). Cover nose with wet cloth. Use stairs. Call 101. STOP, DROP, ROLL if clothes catch fire.

First Aid Basics

Injury	What to Do
Small Cut	Wash → Antiseptic → Bandage
Minor Burn	Cool water 10 min → No ice/butter → Cover loosely
Insect Bite	Wash with soap → Cold cloth → Don't scratch
Nosebleed	Sit up, lean forward → Pinch nose 10 min
Sprain	Rest → Ice in cloth → Tell adult

Emergency Numbers (India)

Number	Service	When to Call
112	All-in-One Emergency	Any emergency
100	Police	Crime, theft, stranger danger
101	Fire Brigade	Fire, gas leak
102	Ambulance (free)	Medical emergency
108	Ambulance	Accident, serious injury

Good Touch and Bad Touch

Good Touch	Bad Touch
Hug from parents	Touch that makes you scared/uncomfortable
Pat on back from teacher	Someone touching private parts
Handshake with friend	Touch kept as "secret"
Doctor's check-up (parent present)	Any touch that hurts

Stranger Safety: Never go with strangers. Don't share personal info. Say NO loudly. Run away. Tell a trusted adult. It is NEVER your fault.

⭐ Key Points

Traffic lights: Red=Stop, Yellow=Ready, Green=Go.
Cross at zebra crossing. Look right-left-right.
No wet hands on switches. No playing with fire.
Earthquake: Drop, Cover, Hold On. Fire: Crawl low, call 101.
First aid: Wash cut → antiseptic → bandage. Burn → cool water.
112 = all-in-one emergency number (works without balance).
Bad touch: Say NO, get away, tell a trusted adult.
Never go with strangers or accept gifts from them.

Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks

1. Red light means .

2. We should cross the road at the crossing.

3. Never touch switches with hands.

4. During earthquake: , cover, hold on.

5. Fire brigade number in India is .

6. If clothes catch fire: STOP, DROP, .

7. Walk on the side of the road.

8. is the all-in-one emergency number.

9. For a cut, apply and cover with bandage.

10. Never go anywhere with a .

B. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Yellow traffic light means:

(a) Stop(b) Go(c) Get ready(d) Turn

2. All-in-one emergency number in India:

(a) 100(b) 108(c) 112(d) 911

3. During earthquake, you should:

(a) Run outside(b) Use lift(c) Get under table(d) Stand near window

4. If a stranger offers sweets:

(a) Take them(b) Say no, walk away(c) Go with them(d) Eat them

5. For a minor burn:

(a) Apply ice(b) Apply butter(c) Cool water(d) Ignore

C. Short Answer Questions

1. What are the three colours of a traffic light and what does each mean?

2. Write any three safety rules to follow at home.

3. What should you do if there is a fire in your building?

4. What is first aid? How would you treat a small cut?

5. What is the difference between good touch and bad touch?

D. True or False

1. We should run across the road.

2. 112 is the all-in-one emergency number.

3. It is safe to play with matchsticks.

4. During fire drill, use stairs.

5. Always tell a trusted adult about bad touch.

E. Match the Following

Column A	Column B
1. Red light	a. Fire Brigade
2. 101	b. Get under a table
3. Earthquake	c. Stop
4. Zebra crossing	d. Cool running water
5. Minor burn	e. Safe place to cross

🎨 Fun Activity

Make a colourful poster on "Road Safety Rules" with drawings of traffic lights, zebra crossing, and children following rules. Also make an emergency number card and stick it near the phone at home!

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