Choking is less common compared to other types of accidents, but in Finland, dozens of people choke each year. There are even more near-miss situations. Mastery of first aid skills and proactive measures are important for preventing choking accidents.
<span class="excerpt_part">...discuss slipping accidents and their prevention methods from different perspectives. Information about the ‘Pysy pystyssä’ campaign will be provided on the Kotitapaturma pages: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kotitapaturma <strong>Twitter</strong>: https:/<strong>/twitter</strong>.com/kotitapaturma More information: About...</span>
…discuss slipping accidents and their prevention methods from different perspectives. Information about the ‘Pysy pystyssä’ campaign will be provided on the Kotitapaturma pages: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kotitapaturma Twitter: https://twitter.com/kotitapaturma More information: About…
…prevent them. Information about the Pysy pystyssä campaign is provided on the pages of accident prevention site Kotitapaturma. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kotitapaturma Twitter: https://twitter.com/kotitapaturma Youtube: See the new video (English subtitles available)…
…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…
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…
…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…
…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…
…on YouTube (in Finnish), Kotitapaturma on Facebook, Kotitapaturma on Twitter, More information On the campaign Saara Aakko, planning officer, Finnish Red Cross, +358 (0)40 4806 973, saara.aakko@punainenristi.fi On accidents on…
…on walking. This will not provide you with enough time to watch out for ungritted, uneven and slippery patches. The ‘Pysy pystyssä’ campaign takes place again on 16–29 January 2023….
…waterways, but you should never venture onto the ice unprepared. The most important thing is to ensure the thickness of the ice, learn to recognise hazardous areas and always carry…
…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….
…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…
…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…