The boy luckily jumped up the building fire escape. He stopped three flights of stairs to look at the concrete path below. He therefore did not remember having slipped under the parapet and falling more than 9 meters. When he woke up, he looked at several people dressed in a crowd of white around him. Yes, he was in the hospital and was called an "accident victim".
Some officials estimate that one in four people have an accident that requires medical attention. Knowing this, you are faced with several uncomfortable questions: Can I get in an accident? Can I do something to avoid one? Am I really more accident prone than others?
First of all, it's important to know that there are steps you can take to dramatically reduce the risk of an accident. Safety experts say over 90% of all accidents could have been avoided. They arise due to lack of information, inattention or unsafe conditions. They rarely occur due to seemingly unavoidable circumstances.
Therefore, if you (1) know how to proceed safely and (2) develop habits consistent with that knowledge, you will avoid accidents. Indeed, your personality is involved.
The "accident-prone" person
The person exposed to the accident is often unaware of the exact details of the equipment they are using. Third, he is negligent with established safety rules and tends to believe that he can handle any situation or that "whatever it is, he will". These tendencies, along with errors in assessments of bodily reflexivity, are likely to bring “Mr. Disaster ”lives up to its name.
While reading alone doesn't require you to automatically develop new habits, knowing some practical safety tips can save you from suffering a lot in your life if applied. Of course, you don't have to burn your fingers on the stove to see if it's hot. Thousands of suffering from the ordeal of the class have established safety rules.
Personal safety at work
With statistics showing that accidents at work are the most common, here are some safety rules that are useful for workers in industry, transport, agriculture, and in particular those who work in the construction sector, the most frequent victims of serious occupational accidents.
A New Look at Injury Prevention
1. Take your job seriously. Inattention, horsemanship, expediency, and the risk of excitement can cost you your life.
Strictly follow safety rules and use all personal protective equipment recommended for your job. Don't think it's unnecessary or ridiculous to use.
Practice the six steps for lifting weights safely: (a) Keep your feet apart, one to the side and one behind the object. (b) Keep your back straight, almost vertical. (c) Insert the chin. (d) Hold the object with both hands. (e) Bring your elbows and arms. (f) Keep your body directly on your feet and use your leg muscles to lift.
4. If you must work in an isolated area with potential safety risk, make sure you are near or with other people.
5. Recognize in advance the dangers by observing, observing and knowing the safety rules and the properties of the materials to be handled.
6. All equipment essential for the proper functioning of the work must be checked each time it is used. Never take anything for granted. Machines are subject to the laws of nature and not to intelligent thought.
7. Avoid operating devices intended solely for lifting or transporting goods.
8. Get into the habit of cleaning up well - clean up spills immediately. Keep your tools in the right place. In addition, all solvent-soaked rags should be disposed of in airtight metal containers.
9. Machine cleaning, repair, adjustment and lubrication should be done with power sources and valves off. Only skilled workers should have access to energy sources.
10. Machine protection is for your protection. So never let him run. Always remember that loose clothing or long hair can easily get caught in cars.
Personal safety at home
Statistics show that 25% of all accidents occur at home and most of the victims are usually children and women. The falls are usually fatal.Here are some practical tips on how to protect yourself and your children at home:
Protect young children from falling windows or stairs by installing guardrails or barriers. Further falls can be prevented by keeping the floor in good condition, without obstacles and without excessive polishing.
2. Make sure that all electrical outlets are properly covered or insulated, especially those that can reach children. Little ones like to put things in containers so they can get an electric shock.
3. Make sure that all sinks, bathtubs and washbasins are securely attached to the wall. Otherwise, children can easily tip over and cause serious injury.
4. Do not let your child play with matches, lighters, pieces of glass, knives, scissors or other dangerous objects. Do not leave toys that can damage, break, cut, suffocate, etc. Make sure they understand why these things should be avoided and set a good example for yourself.
5. Pots and pans on the stove should always be turned with the handles towards the middle of the oven so that children do not reach them and adults do not accidentally release them.
Medicines, detergents, pesticides, alcohol, aerosols and other harmful chemicals should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children. Never tell them that drugs are "sweet".
7. Never put toxic liquids in bottles or glasses that are normally used for drinking or cooking. Make sure that all these liquids are clearly labeled in relation to their use and purpose and that they are stored in the original packaging.
8. Do not store firearms indoors or leave them unloaded and locked. Treat them with the utmost care.
9. Avoid using flammable substances, such as petrol or petrol, when cleaning or polishing the floor. A spark from polish can ignite smoke.
10. Never place flower pots or other heavy objects on windowsills or similar places. If they fall, they can cause serious injury.
Precautions when on Vacation
Leisure time should be fun, but an accident often destroys it. The number of traffic accidents in this area is alarming. It is said that every year more people are killed and injured on the streets than during war. But experts estimate that between 85 and 90% of all traffic and transport accidents can be prevented. Human error is the main cause. To illustrate more recently, speed limits caused by the global energy crisis have led to a reduction in road deaths. For this reason, these safety tips contain some basic road rules.
1. Do not relax when driving just because you are on holiday or if the road is "empty".
2. Always keep the car in good condition. Check your tires, brakes, doors and other important parts regularly. Carelessness can turn it into murder.
Familiarize yourself with basic first aid procedures and make sure you have a first aid kit in your car. also a fire extinguisher.
Follow all traffic rules and warnings for your safety. There are good reasons for its existence.
5. Do not take unnecessary risks, not even if you can swim, ski or bike.
6. Be careful with pets and wildlife.
7. Stay away from disturbances or crowds.
Your share of personal responsibility
Of course, many other "pros and cons" can be added to these lists. However, these points are sufficient to illustrate the basics. They shouldn't keep you from losing your zest for life. Using them can make you more concerned about security. As a factory manager in Brazil with many years of experience, he said: “Safety rules only make sense if people believe them. If you think, "This won't happen to me," you are a potential victim. ""
Remember that statistics have repeatedly shown that only about 2% of all accidents are properly attributed to unforeseen events as well as human imperfections.