The kitchen, the car, playing outside, near water – there so many places you need to be safe. And safe practices help you have more fun! The 4-H safety project can be a stand alone project or with other 4-H projects. You will learn to prevent accidents and injuries by recognizing and correcting safety hazards. This project pairs well with food and nutrition, shooting sports, archery, and any animal projects.
The safety project fits with so many 4-H activities – like being safe around large animals or with outdoor activities like shooting sports. But you can even apply safety principles to your everyday activities like cell phone safety or car seats and seat belts. Share what you learn to keep your family and friends safe too!
Resources
Bullying
Disaster Preparedness
- Disaster preparedness for youth
- Disaster Preparedness Kits
- Family Emergency Plans
- Planning Ahead for Disasters
Driving and Transportation Safety
- Teens in the Driver Seat
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Mother’s Against Drunk Driving
- Extension passenger safety
- Rural Road Safety
Farm and Ranch Safety
- Agricultural safety and health
- Animal Safety
- ATV Safety – Progressive Farmer
- Chemical Safety
- Grain Safety
- National Ag Safety Database
- Pesticide Safety
- Tractor Safety
Health Education and Safety
Outdoor Safety
Contests
Healthy Lifestyles Invitational
The invitational is held at 4-H Roundup; teams do not have to qualify to enter. First, you are given a story (in each of 8 classes) related to a healthy lifestyles topic and four possible outcomes or choices. You must rank the four choices and are scored on your answer. Then, in the presentation portion, teams must work together to analyze a problem, develop a solution and make a presentation to the judges.
- 2020 Contest Guidelines
- 2020 Contest Study Guides:
- ATV Safety – Coming Soon!
- Food Packaging
- Sunglasses
- Hydration/Sports Drinks
- Sun Safety
- Physical activity
- Sports Injury Prevention
- E-cigarettes and Vaping
- Sample Class: Fast Food – Class | Reasons
- Sample Class: Physical Safety – Class | Reasons
- Sample Quiz: Food Safety – Quiz | Answer Key
4-H Roundup Educational Presentations
A 4-H Roundup educational presentation is a fun way to share your 4-H project. You can give a education presentation by yourself or with up to four of your 4-H friends. The 4-H Roundup Educational Presentation Competition takes place at 4-H Roundup each year. All presentations should address current issues related to the topic category. Learn more in the “What Is An Educational Presentation” document. There is a Safety and Injury Prevention Educational Presentation at county, district, and state level. Visit the State Roundup webpage to learn more.