WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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SAFETY PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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Available at http://passengersafety.tamu.edu
Teen Project Guide - Traffic Safety
School Bus Safety
Safer Texas Children
Kids Aren’t Cargo
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Safety
Kick Scooter Safety
Occupant Protection |
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Patriotism Through Preparedness
Contact:
Dr. Jeff Howard, Associate State Leader - 4-H
jhoward@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-6533
Safety & Injury Prevention Educational Presentation
Contact:
Myrna Hill, Program Coordinator, Passenger Safety
mrhill@ag.tamu.edu 979-862-4658
Bev Kellner, Program Coordinator, Passenger Safety
bkellner@ag.tamu.edu 979-862-1782
passengersafety.tamu.edu
Relate to safe equipment designs and safe procedures or methods associated with the prevention of injuries in work, home, or recreational environments (e.g. safe methods of designs relative to home, farm or yard machinery, equipment, chemicals and animals; prevention of injury relative to falls, fire, electricity, boating, tractors, hunting, natural disasters, or traffic safety).
Farm Safety Day Camps
Contact:
Susan Reynolds
Executive Director - Programs
Progressive Agriculture Foundation
P. O. Box 530425
Birmingham, AL 35253
888-257-3529
205-871-0646
fax 205-871-2137
e-mail: farmsafetyday@aol.com
www.progressiveag.org
The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day™ program was formerly known as the Progressive Farmer Farm Safety Day Camp® program. Founded by The Progressive Farmer magazine in 1995, the program trains and provides the resources that local communities need to conduct one-day safety programs that are age-appropriate, hands-on, fun, and safe for children. While the basic program reaches children ages 8 to 13, safety days may also be conducted for 4- to 7-year-olds or even entire families.
Teen Rollover Convincer Presentations
Contact:
Myrna Hill, Program Coordinator, Passenger Safety
mrhill@ag.tamu.edu 979-862-4658
Bev Kellner, Program Coordinator, Passenger Safety
bkellner@ag.tamu.edu 979-862-1782
passengersafety.tamu.edu
The Rollover Convincer is basically the cab from a pickup truck attached to a frame with a motor and mounted on top of a trailer. The windshield and doors have been removed so that the interior can be viewed. When the electric power is turned on, the cab rotates to simulate a rollover crash. When demonstrating the Rollover Convincer, an adult dummy is used in the driver position and a child size dummy is used in a child safety seat in the passenger position. First, the demonstration shows what happens if the dummies are not using their safety belts. After 1-3 rotations the dummies topple out of the cab and land on the ground, often right under the cab and on the trailer. Then, the demonstration is repeated. With the dummies correctly restrained they remain in place in the cab, thereby showing the importance of wearing a safety belt. |
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Recordbook Category:
Safety |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Law Enforcement
Fire Fighter
EMS
Environmental Safety
Traffic Safety Engineer |
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1. Conduct survey of major community hazards including those causing personal injury and property or equipment damage.
2. Organize a local safety council in coordinate and promote accident prevention.
3. Organize block safety committees to promote home accident prevention topics.
4. Present accident prevention programs to community groups — illustrated talks, method demonstrations.
5. Serve on safety council or committees.
6. Develop “accident prevention awards” for local 4-H club members.
7. Promote accident prevention with farm equipment — sponsor farm equipment accident prevention and maintenance clinic.
8. Promote accident prevention with livestock — prepare handout materials or displays for auction barn and livestock shows.
9. Promote bicycle accident prevention — conduct bicycle safety checks at elementary schools and conduct bicycle rodeo.
10. Inspect, repair, or modify recreational facilities to reduce accident risks. Example: repair surfaces under play equipment to prevent injuries from falls, install lights, etc.
11. Promote fire prevention activities — conduct home fire prevention and survival clinics, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, etc.
12. Set a good example for youth and others regarding safe driving, bicycle safety , tractor safety, etc.
13. Promote various accident prevention topics through exhibits at supermarkets, doctors’ offices, schools, church buildings, drug stores, etc.
14. Promote tractor accident prevention through displays at local implement dealers, tractor rodeos, tractor safety inspection programs, sales of replacement slow-moving vehicles, and “no riders” signs.
15. Promote public awareness and use of local safety inspection services of fire departments, utility companies, etc.
16. Cooperate with a local builder or home building association to sponsor an open house of a model home featuring many built-in safety features. Paint out these features and others by display cards, handouts, signs, or a guide. Publicize in local papers and media.
17. Distribute literature on home fire drills.
18. Arrange for public meeting, where a building inspector, electrical inspector, and a fire inspector can discuss building, electrical, and fire codes as they relate to accident prevention.
19. Arrange for an exhibit at local drug stores and supermarkets on home poison prevention, including proper use and storage of hazardous products.
20. Volunteer for service to older or disabled community members related to accident prevention around the house — assist in inspection, cleanup, modifications, etc.
21. Emergency preparedness:
a. Prepare and distribute emergency telephone numbers.
b. Serve on emergency preparedness and disaster organizations.
c. Help with emergency C.B. radio calls.
d. Help with flood prevention and control activities. |
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Assist with Rollover Convincer Presentations
Assist at Child Safety Seat Checkup Events
Farm Safety Days
Health Fairs
Safety Project Leader Position Description
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