Avoiding injuries

Tips and information 

• Make your home safe including for children
• Put in smoke detectors and bars or locks on windows so a young child cannot open them
• Put in guards or gates for stairs to prevent a child from climbing the stairs
• Secure open waters such as pools, wells and ponds so children cannot access them
• Teach all school-aged children how to swim
• Support older people with ways to prevent falls and other accidents
• Prevent fires in the home, such as to not smoke, use a cook-stove that is safe and use electrical appliances in a good condition
• Keep safe by preventing injuries, such as cycle with a helmet, use seatbelts in cars and drink less alcohol
• Learn first aid skills