How to Prevent Common Personal  Injuries

Anything that could go wrong will go wrong.  You can get injured anywhere and by anything. As a result, everyday simple stuff like sports, driving, and even cooking and slippery and cracked floors can cause severe injuries.  There are even instances you have you can take improper medication and use defective and harmful products. That is to say, everything around you could hurt you at any time.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding the injury, sometimes you can get monetary and financial compensation for damages sustained. However, understand that not all injuries are valid legally, and you can not claim any form of settlement.

Below are safety guidelines that you can implement in your day-to-day life to minimize potential injuries.

 How to Prevent Slips and Falls Accidents

Most orthopedics injuries result from accidental slips and falls.  Therefore, these are steps you and your family can take to minimize damages from slips and falls.

• Don’t text while walking, and minimize your movements if you are intoxicated.
• Be mindful of changing weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear.
• Be sure to salt, sand, and shovel your driveway or pathway to prevent unnecessary slip accidents.
• Use anti-slip mats and rugs in your bathrooms and kitchens.
• Keep your electrical wires and cords away from high traffic areas and ensure that loose boards and rugs are properly secured.

How to Prevent Car Accidents

As a driver, you are responsible for road use and safety. Here is how you can stay on top of things and prevent a car accident.

• Don’t drive while texting, drunk, or if you feel exhausted. Since you are responsible for everyone using the road, ensure that you are at your best.
• Make sure to service your car is regularly. And also, make sure you are informed of any manufacturer’s warranties and recalls.
• Be mindful of the weather conditions and use the right tyres for the season. Also make sure to obey the traffic laws.
• Use child safety seats and ensure that you have them properly installed.
• Clean mirrors and windows allow you to have a clear view of the road and other users.

 How to Prevent Sports and Exercise Injuries

• No matter what sport you fancy, it is imperative that you use a piece of well-maintained equipment to minimize the risk of injury while playing.
• Be sure to warm up before exercising and later do stretches to cool down. This will help your system transition safely between a state of rest and activity.
• Moreover, ensure you have fitting and appropriate protective gear and equipment for the game you are playing. For instance, use a cyclist helmet for biking and a suitable helmet for hockey.
• And, if you are participating in a particular sport, be sure you know and understand its rules and etiquette.

 Preventing Accidental Overdose

• No matter how similar your symptoms are to someone else’s ailment, never take their prescription.
• You should carefully read and follow the prescription instruction for over-the-counter medication.
• If you are on a long-term treatment plan, regular visits to the hospital for medical check-ups allow the doctor to adjust your medication as needed. Additionally, let your doctor know of any other medicines you may be taking, including vitamins.
• Ask the pharmacist for possible side effects of the new medication. And also what to watch out for and other medicines or food that may react with it.
• Keep medicines, drugs, and pesticides away from children’s reach.

How to Prevent Workplace Accidents 

Workplace accidents account for the highest number of lost days of work due to on-the-job injuries.  As a result, slips, trips and falls, contact with equipment and objects, and overexertion are the most common causes of on-the-job injuries.

However, the occupational industries accounting for the highest workplace injuries include construction, police and firefighters, repair and maintenance, installation, shipping, and transportation.

To prevent  workplaces accidents, workers need to take proper precautions, including;

• Wear appropriate personal protective gear like earplugs, helmets, goggles, face shields, etc.
• Immediately clean any leaks and spills.
• Wear anti-slip boots.
• Scaffolds, ladders, and other tools should be regularly inspected and maintained.
• If you work as a driver, ensure that you check the vehicle thoroughly, wear the seat belt, and don’t text while driving.
• When lifting heavy cargoes, ask for assistance or use a machine to lift heavy loads.
• Keep the workspace orderly and clean by removing clutter. And also make sure to stuck boxes neatly.  And ensure that all electrical cords are out of the way.

Conclusion

While most accidents happen because of someone else’s negligence, you do have a responsibility to ensure that you avoid or minimize potential risks.

Implement the above safety tips both at home and at work and protect everyone around you.

And if you are a driver, ensure that both you and your car have insurance. Some injuries are severe and can lead to the loss of a limb or more. Therefore, be careful and watch out for signs of a new construction site and avoid walking in dark alleys.