Working-age people

Physical and mental health, sobriety, a lack of hurry, attentiveness, and the use of safety products also help prevent accidents among adults.

Sauna

Too high temperatures are not good for the elderly The elderly might want to avoid the top bench in the sauna. Climbing poses a risk of injury, and they should…

Fire Safety

…decommissioned or serviced. Do not charge devices unsupervised overnight, for instance. Unsupervised use of the hob is the main fire safety risk at home. One in three house fires is…

One in three Finns slipped last winter

…that medical professionals have deemed her permanently unfit for any work. “Brain injuries often seem invisible, making it hard for others to understand why someone who appears healthy needs daily…

Observational failures are a typical element in cycling accidents – National Accident Prevention Day focuses particularly on men’s proneness to accidents

…weather and road conditions and the individuals’ own errors in judgement or observation. In addition, other road users’ observational failures and excessive speed were amongst the top reasons for accidents….

Stay on your feet − the risks of slipping increase with age

…off guard in slippery conditions when you stay on top of road condition forecasts and check whether the streets are slippery before you go out – and prepare for slippery…

Entrance, stairs, balconies and windows

…stairs should also have safety gates at both the top and bottom of the stairs. Water, ice, and extra items on stairs increase the risk of falling. Please also ensure…

Suffocation

…at the table suddenly starts choking and seems unable to speak or breathe, act quickly (see First Aid Instructions of the Red Cross). You can reduce the risk of suffocation…