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

…caused by an unsupervised hob or leaving flammable material on top of the hob. Detect fire on time – keep your smoke detectors in working order. Replace the batteries of…

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

In 2017, accidents resulted in the death of 2,325 people, 65% of whom were men. Four out of five accidental deaths amongst working-age people happen to men.* Based on preliminary…

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

…Nikander & Wiinikka Oy, the representative of Devisys anti-slip devices. One of the most important ways to prevent slip-and-fall accidents is physical exercise. People of all ages should take care…

Entrance, stairs, balconies and windows

…to have enough space and a designated place for shoes where they are not in anyone’s way. If there is enough space in the hallway, place a chair there for…

Prevention of suffocation accidents Some deaths by suffocation are caused by seizures, but the majority of them occur in connection with eating. Intoxication increases the risk of suffocation. If someone…