Here are some recommendations to help avoid injury, as well as important first aid tips.
- Injury prevention in winter
- Choose the right shoes
- Use shoes with non-slip soles.
- For particularly dangerous areas, special shoe pads ("ice floes") are suitable.
- Be careful
- Move carefully, avoiding slippery areas.
- Move in small steps, leaning forward slightly to keep your balance.
- Use the support
- If necessary, stick to fences or other stable structures.
- Fall down correctly
- If a fall is inevitable, try to group together: press your chin to your chest, and bend your arms at the elbows. This will help protect your head and reduce the likelihood of serious injury.
- First aid for injuries
- If a fall does occur, it is important to quickly assess the situation:
- Sprained or bruised
- Apply cold to the damaged area to reduce swelling and pain.
- Limit the movement of the injured part of the body.
- Suspected fracture
Immobilize the injured limb: use a scarf, board or any improvised material to fix it.
- Do not try to set the bones yourself.
- Get medical help as soon as possible.
- Loss of consciousness or suspected head injury
- Do not move the victim if there is a suspicion of spinal injury.
- Call an ambulance immediately.
The Council of Experts
Emergency workers remind that wearing comfortable and warm clothes can also reduce the effects of injury, as a dense layer of fabric can soften the impact.
By following these simple rules, you can enjoy the winter weather without harm to your health.
