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traffic hazard

Angelica, emily, xinwei

1. Human Error

Distracted driving – Using a phone, eating, or talking while driving.

Speeding – Reduces control and increases stopping distance.

Driving under the influence – Alcohol or drugs slow reaction time.

Reckless driving – Tailgating, running red lights, or not yielding.

Fatigue – Drowsy driving slows down decision-making.

2. Traffic hazards, such as accidents, congestion, and environmental pollution, have severe impacts on individuals, society, and the environment, leading to injuries, fatalities, economic losses, and environmental degradation

3. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/more-elderly-pedestrians-died-and-got-hurt-in-traffic-accidents-in-2022-traffic-police

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More elderly pedestrians injured, killed in traffic accidents in 2022: Traffic Police

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Seniors jaywalking was the main reason for these deaths, accounting for 73.9 per cent of fatal accidents. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Ayra, Chloe, Shelin, Caiwen

Air pollution :

1. Some causes of air pollution is vehicle emissions. Car, buses, trucks releases harmful ages like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide into the air.

2. Potential impacts such as health pollution, damaging the nature, poor visibility can make an impact due to air pollution.

3. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/135-million-early-deaths-since-1980-linked-to-air-pollution-with-spikes-during-climate-events

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Cheng xi, Edric, jerryl

Air pollution hazards

Haze

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/science-talk-no-fires-so-why-the-haze-why-calm-winds-are-bad-for-urban-cities

airborne pollutants, particularly particulate matter (PM), which include soot, dust, and other particles that reduce visibility, often exacerbated by dry weather and wind patterns

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air pollution

alyssa, disnie,arrina,jessabelle

1. vehicle emissions, industrial activities, burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, agricultural activities, waste disposal and open burning.

2. air pollution can cause respiratory issues like asthma and lung infections. pollutants can mix into bodies of water which later form into acid rain. poor air quality can affect outdoor activities, daily routines and mental wellbeing.

3. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hazy-conditions-persist-in-singapore-due-to-fires-in-sumatra

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Air Pollution

1) Air pollution is mainly caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels for energy, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhaust, along with natural occurrences like wildfires and volcanic eruptions.

2) Air pollution harms the environment by causing acid rain, damaging crops and ecosystems, contributing to climate change, and impacting wildlife and water quality.

3) The Government’s inter-agency haze task force convened on Saturday morning as air quality in Singapore entered the unhealthy range for the first time since 2019.

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings ranged between 67 and 123 at 9pm, with the highest recorded reading in the east. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/psi-hits-unhealthy-range-in-singapore-as-air-quality-worsens

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Group 1

kenji , edgar , evan and jayden

Air pollution

1) Air pollution is primarily caused by human activities such as industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and agricultural practices. Factories and power plants release large amounts of harmful chemicals like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, while cars and trucks emit carbon monoxide and particulate matter. Additionally, agricultural activities contribute to air pollution through the release of methane and ammonia, and deforestation exacerbates the problem by reducing the number of trees that can absorb pollutants. Natural sources, such as wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and dust storms, also contribute to air pollution, but human actions remain the leading cause.

2) Air pollution harms health by causing breathing problems and heart disease, damages ecosystems, and contributes to climate change. Pollutants like carbon dioxide lead to extreme weather and rising sea levels.

3) https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/135-million-early-deaths-since-1980-linked-to-air-pollution-with-spikes-during-climate-events

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Traffic Hazards

Traffic accidents can be caused by speeding, weather, distracted driving

Traffic accidents can impact people or things by wasting people’s time, make them anxious and mad and injuring them

An example is :Trailer accident disrupts morning traffic along Balestier Road:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/balestier-road-trailer-accident-pipe-fell-traffic-jam-5014921

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Fire hazard

Clarice, Amelia, alanna

1. cooking, heating, electrical issues, candles, arson, and the presence of flammable or combustible materials

2. Potential impacts of a hazard is the possibility of permanent damage to one’s mental or physically appearances. Not only that, it may cause harm to the baby of mothers affected by fires or the smoke produced by them.

3. An example of the hazard occurring in Singapore. In 2023, there were 3 children rescued from a HDB flat in Redhill that had caught on fire. They were covered in soot, a residue left by the fire. The fire was said to be caused by a pmd (personal mobility device)

4. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/3-children-rescued-flat-redhill-fire-soot-scared-walk-2232576

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TODAY understands that the oldest child is a 13-year-old girl, and her younger brother and sister are both under the age of 10.

In a Facebook post, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the children were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation, while two persons managed to get out of the blazing flat before firefighting personnel arrived.

Those two persons were assessed for smoke inhalation but declined to be taken to hospital. SCDF did not state in the post whether the two were found to be suffering from smoke inhalation.

It also did not state if the two persons are the children's parents.

SOUNDED LIKE A CAR ACCIDENT

When Ms Ifva heard two loud "boom" sounds from outside her Redhill seventh storey flat in the morning, she thought that it was a traffic accident.

It was only when she heard persistent cries for help that she realised that the explosion-like sounds had come from much closer - her neighbour's flat.

She told TODAY that when she opened her front door, she saw smoke swirling along the corridor.

She described the scene as "chaotic", with neighbours rushing to help by breaking down the burning flat's metal window panes with a fire extinguisher and a hammer to help its occupants escape.

Ms Ifva also said that the children looked scared and had soot on their faces and clothes, with one of them bleeding from the foot.

Another neighbour, who wanted to be known only as Madam Choo, told TODAY in Mandarin that she heard what sounded like a small explosion as well as panicked screaming when she was about to take her morning shower.

The 72-year-old retiree said that she did not want to open her door because she was too scared.

FIVE CATS SAVED

SCDF said in its Facebook post on Monday afternoon that it was alerted to the fire at 7.20am.

Another resident on the seventh floor, who declined to be named, told TODAY that before the firefighters arrived, some neighbours had used buckets of water to try to douse the flames.

She also saw a woman sobbing at the lift lobby at the end of the corridor, telling neighbours that her children were still inside the flat.

SCDF said that two persons from the affected unit evacuated through a bedroom window before its personnel arrived at the scene.

When rescuers arrived, residents informed them that there were still occupants trapped inside the smoke-logged apartment, and they immediately made a forced entry by breaking the padlock of the metal gate.

The fire was located at the corner of the living room and was extinguished by its personnel with several buckets of water.

"While the fire was being extinguished, another team of firefighters that were searching the premises found three children inside the toilet at the back of the kitchen," SCDF added.

The children were carried out from the flat by the firefighters and assessed by an ambulance crew, before all three were taken to KK Women's and Children's Hospital as they were suffering from smoke inhalation.

SCDF said that five cats were also taken out of the affected flat during the operation.

When Ms Ifva noticed that the family's cats were left at the lift lobby at the end of the corridor, she decided to go over to look after them, as she felt that it was "the least (she) could do".

"Humans can talk, but the cats cannot talk. Some of them were panting... really heart pain," she said.

Some residents told TODAY that the family living in the burnt flat had just moved into the apartment several months before Monday's fire.

FIRE 'LIKELY ORIGINATED' FROM PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES

When TODAY visited the scene of the incident at around 5pm, the flat was unoccupied with most of its window panels missing.

The floors of the living room and bedroom were covered in soot and the furniture in the apartment were visibly charred.

Several SCDF personnel were present at the scene to assess the condition of the unit.

"Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire had likely originated from the batteries of two personal mobility devices (PMDs) that were charging in the living room," SCDF said in its Facebook post.

It reminded the public not to charge batteries "for an extended period of time or overnight" in order to prevent fires started by PMDs or power-assisted bicycles, and not to buy or use non-original batteries.

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Witness says 3 children rescued from Redhill flat fire covered in soot, 'looked scared' but able to walk

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SINGAPORE - Three children rescued by firefighters from a Redhill flat on Monday (Aug 14) were covered in soot and looked scared, a witness told TODAY. One child was bleeding from the foot, she added.

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Lejay and max

Traffic pollution in Singapore, while relatively controlled compared to many other global cities, still remains a concern due to the high number of vehicles on the roads. The city-state’s dense urban environment, combined with its extensive road network, contributes to traffic congestion and vehicular emissions.

Key Aspects of Traffic Pollution in Singapore:

Vehicle Emissions: Despite the government's strict regulations on vehicle emissions, the large number of cars, buses, and trucks still contribute to air pollution. These emissions mainly consist of nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM), which can degrade air quality and harm public health.

Congestion: Traffic congestion is a common issue in Singapore, especially during peak hours. It exacerbates pollution, as vehicles spend more time idling, which leads to increased emissions of harmful gases and particulate matter.

Government Measures: The Singaporean government has introduced various measures to mitigate traffic pollution. These include the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system to manage congestion, strict vehicle emission standards, and incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). The government also promotes public transportation to reduce reliance on private cars.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fatal-road-accidents-up-in-2023-many-motorists-have-irresponsible-driving-behaviours-traffic-police

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Fatal road accidents up in 2023; Traffic Police to raise demerit points for some offences

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Statistics show many motorists "have irresponsible driving behaviours", said the TP. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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KHCY

1. fire hazards can be caused by electrical faults, open flames, cooking accidents, flammable materials, smoking, heating equipment and human carelessness.These factors can easily lead to fires if proper safety measures are not taken.

2. Fire hazards can lead to serious loss of life and injuries, including burns, smoke inhalation, or even long-term disabilities. Property damage is another major impact, as fires can destroy homes, offices, vehicles, and valuable belongings. Economically, individuals and businesses might also suffer financial losses due to repair costs, medical bills, and loss of income or jobs.

3. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/two-dead-fire-block-971-hougang-street-91-flat-scdf-4847596

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You may choose from the following hazards

1. Fire Hazards

2. Air Pollution Hazards

3. Traffic Hazards

In the group's write up, highlight the following:

1. Describe the causes of the hazards.

2. Describe the potential impacts of the hazard.

3. An example of the hazard occurring in Singapore (Link of news article)