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

…fire in advance. It is a good idea to create a rescue plan at home and indicate the different routes for escaping the building. It is also a good idea…

One in three Finns slipped last winter

…Finnish Meteorological Institute warns about highly slippery walking conditions. The warning is called the pedestrian weather warning Highly slippery conditions occur when: there is snow on top of ice there…

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

…encourage people to consider the choices they make, says Specialist Kerttuli Harjanne from the Centre for Occupational Safety. – By identifying dangers, using safety equipment and other appropriate gear, anticipating…

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

Keep the hallway clean You can minimise the risk of tripping in the hallway by keeping the front of the door and the passageway organised. It is a good idea…

Suffocation

…easy-to-swallow foods. Supervise children’s playtime and ensure that their toys have no small and detachable parts. Identify a person at risk of suffocation. Learn how to administer first aid in…