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Unintentional injuries account for about 88% of all injury related deaths in children and about 97% of all injury related hospitalisations. 🤕Causes of child injury include: FALLS – from furniture and equipment (e.g. prams, high chairs, change tables), household furniture (e.g. cots, beds, chairs), playground equipment and wheeled devices (e.g. bikes, scooters). HIT/STRUCK/CRUSH – finger jams in doors and household objects such as televisions and bookcases falling on top of children. TRANSPORT – children involved in motor vehicle incidents, pedestrian incidents and driveway runovers. CUTTING – cuts from glass and other sharp household items (e.g. knives, scissors). BURNS – from hot tap water, hot beverages such as tea and coffee and hot food including soup and 2-minute noodles. DROWNING – commonly in the backyard swimming pool. POISONING – from common medications such as paracetamol and household cleaners. ⭐ Prevention is best! Is your home safe? ⭐ Knowledge is next! Would you know how to manage one of these first aid emergencies. Parents and carers, learning cpr and first aid can help save a life. 📍Check out our public course calendar for classes near you. https://lnkd.in/gYNqnSm #CPR #FirstAid #FASTFirstAidTraining #UnintentionalInjury

Take the Danger Out of Grilling: Nothing says summer quite like a backyard barbecue. While grilling outside with friends and loved ones can be fun, it can also be dangerous. On average, grilling leads to 10,600 home fires, 160 civilian injuries and $149 million in property damage in the U.S. annually, per the National Fire Protection Association, with July the peak month for grill fires. This National Grilling Month, the South Texas Health System Trauma & Critical Care Institute recommends following these simple safety tips at your next barbecue to help prevent any injuries or accidents: 🥩 Only use the grill outside 🥩 Place your grill at least 10 feet away from your home and other structures 🥩 Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area 🥩 Never leave your grill unattended 🥩 Always clean your grill after use For more grilling safety tips, check out our latest South Texas Health Update on ValleyCentral.com. bit.ly/3pLQYMV

$2 million in damage after an intentional #firesprinklers activation that destroyed expensive hospital devices. Several equipment-related takeaways: An argument for preaction systems to prevent activations like this and a case for sprinkler-stoppers mitigating damage. One sprinkler was set off by a lighter, but a tamper-resistant institutional sprinkler *might* have prevented the second activation.

🚫📱None of these are justifiable reasons to call or text 9-1-1. When calls or texts like these clogs up 9-1-1 lines, it delays response to actual emergencies and puts others’ lives at risk. It's important to remember that 9-1-1 should only be contacted in emergency situations for police, fire or medical help. It is up to us to use 9-1-1 responsibly. 🐶If you have a pet emergency, call or visit your local vet emergency clinic for immediate medical attention for your pet. 💡If you have a power outage, and want to track the outage, go to the Center Point Outage Tracker ( https://hubs.la/Q02zKdMn0). 💦If you need to report a broken pipes, call your local plumber. #reasonstonotcall911 #ghc911 #911texting #textto911 #texting911 #publicsafety #call911#911education #nonemergencynumber #emergency #harriscounty #fortbendcounty #911saveslives #callifyoucantextifyoucan

National Poison Prevention Week: Protecting Your Little Ones! 👶 Did you know? According to the Injury Prevention Centre, in 2022, 6 out of 10 poisonings in children aged 0-5 in Alberta involved medications. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen played a role in 36% of these cases. Take Action Now: - Secure Medications: Keep meds out of reach. Consider child-resistant packaging and high, locked cabinets. - Educate Caregivers: Spread the word about safe storage. Awareness is key! - Proper Disposal: Dispose of unused meds promptly. Check with local pharmacies for safe options. - Emergency Preparedness: Learn first aid and keep emergency contacts handy. Utilize National Poison Prevention Week as an opportunity to share information within your community. Together, we can create a safer environment for our children. #Sja_Alberta #EmpowerPoisonPrevention

It's STOP THE BLEED Month! Be prepared to save a life. Equipped your workplace, home, and vehicle for life-threatening bleeding. Why?.... 🚨 Uncontrolled bleeding is the #1 cause of preventable death from trauma! 🚨 A person can bleed to death within 3 to 5 minutes from a severe bleeding injury. 🚨 Blood loss is responsible for 35% of all prehospital deaths. 🚨 4 out of 5 victims of a mass casualty are transported to the hospital by someone other than a trained EMT, 1st responder, or ambulance. 🚨 The City of Chicago has equipped communities with over 1000 Bleeding Control Stations/kits. There may be one at a public library near you! 🚨 First aid kits are for boo-boos! Receive a 10% discount off the purchase of any Bleeding Control Kit, TFAK, or IFAK of your choice @ https://lnkd.in/eT_TYy8e. Use this Customer Appreciation code: TV5UNKO2G1VX #lifesafety365 #beprepared365 #NAR #firstaidtraining #stopthebleed #emergencyresponse #bleedingcontrol #trauma #emergencypreparedness

Fire and smoke can cause significant amounts of damage in #hospitals and result in serious injuries or deaths. Use our free #RiskManagement checklist to assess your organizations #FireSafety protocols: https://ow.ly/f8yI50QSxju

Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage recently faced an unimaginable tragedy with the deaths of three residents under unexplained circumstances. Emergency teams, including HAZMAT units, were deployed, sparking shockwaves across the UK care sector. With safety and compliance now firmly in the spotlight, it’s been reported that a 60-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the incident, though it’s unconfirmed whether this individual is the Registered Manager. This incident underscores the critical need for rigorous compliance protocols in care homes. At I-Tel Group, we understand that in the busy day-to-day of care management, staying on top of facilities and compliance can feel overwhelming, especially with the strain on Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals. That’s why we’re here to help shoulder the load, providing: ✔ Certified contractor management for essential checks and compliance. ✔ Real-time tracking of facilities’ maintenance, compliance routines, and safety status, prompting action so nothing gets missed. ✔ One point of contact for seamless communication and support. With us, care home managers don’t have to worry about a missed gas safety check or overdue maintenance. We work with you to keep facilities compliant and safe, helping you focus on delivering quality care. Is your facility’s compliance where it needs to be? Reach out to us for support.

Did you know 80% of hospital admissions are due to accidents among over 65s are as a result of a fall? Today marks the start of #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek and our home safety officers are urging residents to take some simple steps which could prevent a serious fall. Book a free home safety checks to identify potential hazards in your home. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4ev3mEL

🚑 Are you prepared to help accident victims while waiting for professional help? Our latest blog post outlines 5 essential actions to take when you encounter an accident scene. Knowing these steps can make a critical difference in stabilizing a victim until medical help arrives: https://hei.org.ng/12927-2 #FirstAid #EmergencyResponse #EmergencyPreparedness #HEI #ThatNoneShouldDie