Types of Accidents
Most accidents occur at home and during leisure time. Accidents at home and during leisure time cause significantly more sick leave than work-related accidents. Sports injuries are the most common type of accident. (STM, 2013.)
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Poisonings
In home settings, poisoning is most commonly caused by medications, substances, toxic plants, chemicals, or mushrooms. In Finland, carbon monoxide poisoning is also a concern.
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Fire Safety
Fires often start from unattended cooking, careless smoking, or children playing with matches. Fires can be prevented by being careful and by supervising flames and electrical appliances while they are in use.
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Intoxicants
Under the influence of alcohol, the likelihood of accidents increases: judgment deteriorates, and impulsiveness and risk-taking rise. Substance use heightens the risk of poisoning, fire, drowning, falls, choking, and sports-relate…
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Suffocation
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 preventi…
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Drowning accidents
In Finland, 100 to 150 people drown each year. Swimming skills and good water safety practices provide the freedom to move in water, by the water, and on ice throughout the year.
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Slipping and falling
Most home and leisure time accidents are falls or low-level drops. Falls occur to people of all ages, but the risk and severity of the consequences increase with age.
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Sports-related accidents
Sports-related accidents are the second most common type of accident. It is easy to invest in preventing sports injuries yourself.
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