Preventing Accidents

The majority of accidents occur in the home so make sure you have a first aid kit at the ready and take care to follow the guidelines below:

  • Clear stairways and corridors to help prevent falls and trips
  • Cover sharp corners and ledges to prevent cuts
  • Install stair gates if you have young children
  • Remove all chemical substances and medications from the reach of children
  • Keep your home warm and dry: this will prevent respiratory conditions
  • Install smoke alarms and have them checked regularly (this service is provided free of charge by the fire service)
  • Install a carbon monoxide detector
  • Have appliances checked regularly
  • Keep the garden clear of any objects which may cause harm
  • Wear suitable footwear when going up and down stairs (an incredible number of accidents are caused by people wearing big fluffy slippers on the stairs)

First Aid Articles

First Aid Intro

Anaphylactic shock

Cpr

First aid kit

First aid treatment

Head injuries

Minor injuries

Preventing accidents

Whiplash injuries

First aid for injuries and accidents

Natural Disasters