Tips to Prevent Adult Injuries Due to Common Accidents
Accidents can happen to anyone, but there are precautions we can take to minimize the risk of injury. If you’re a parent, you probably think primarily of your children when considering safety tips and injury treatment. However, adults are also prone to injuries due to accidents at work or around the home. The experienced plastic surgeons at Dr.STITCH have treated patients of all ages. We have provided our community with lots of advice for keeping little ones safe, and now we’re happy to share our top tips to prevent common adult injuries.
Keep Safe in The Kitchen
For some people cooking is a relaxing hobby and for other, it is a necessary chore, but no one enjoys being injured while preparing dinner. Follow these safety tips in the kitchen:
- Take a few minutes to tidy your work areas before you start cooking
- Clean and put away knives as soon as you finish using them
- Keep a small fire extinguisher easily accessible in the kitchen
- Have a clean, dry dishcloth nearby to immediately wipe spills and keep hands dry
- If you have high shelving, keep a sturdy stool handy to prevent reaching or standing on chairs
Be Careful With Cleanup
Cleaning isn’t always fun, but we hope that all your cleaning endeavors are safe! Cuts and lacerations from broken glass are common injuries. If you are cleaning up broken glass, or if you accidentally break glass while cleaning, use thick rubber gloves to carefully pick up any large shards of glass and place them in a paper bag, then sweep away smaller shards, and finally vacuum to remove the very small pieces.
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Avoid Slips and Falls
A slip and fall is one of the most common ways adults sustain injuries. To avoid falls in the home, keep all walkways clear and well-lit, place non-slip mats under any throw rugs, and keep all cords safely organized. Older adults should be especially cautious, as they may be more susceptible to injuries from a fall. It is estimated that each year, 2.8 million senior citizens are treated for fall injuries in emergency rooms in the U.S.
Safeguard Against Sports Injuries
Staying active in sports is a great way to maintain your overall health through adulthood, but it can also present the risk of sports injuries. Prevent sports injuries by investing in the proper safety equipment for your sport and taking breaks when needed. Get more sports safety tips.
Adults Need Dr.STITCH Too!
When accidents happen, you want the best care possible. The highly experienced plastic surgeons of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group are available 24/7/365 through Dr.STITCH. We can meet you at the emergency room or one of our offices in order to provide expert treatment of cuts, lacerations, hand injuries, facial trauma, complex wounds, or burns. We utilize specialized techniques to minimize scarring and retain form and function. Learn more about how Dr.STITCH works and save our contact card for immediate, on-call access to Dr.STITCH.