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05/12/2023

Everything you need to know about winter sports ⛷

This month topic: winter sports! 🧤

With the first snowflakes comes the natural desire to get out your skis, snowboard or sled. These winter sports are indeed very popular in Switzerland: more than 2 million people put on their snow suits to hurtle down the Swiss mountains. However, every year there are an average of 75,000 accident victims on the slopes. The majority of skiers who are injured suffer knee injuries (25%), shoulder injuries (20%), then leg and foot injuries (15%). Snowboarders, on the other hand, tend to suffer injuries to their forearms and hands (30%), trunk (15%), then shoulders (20%) and head (16%).

The consequences of a skiing accident are on average more important than any other non-professional accident in the sport. They sometimes lead to heavy interventions and work incapacities of several weeks. However, they can be avoided by a few simple measures. Did you know that over 90% of Snowsports accidents are not the fault of a third party? So it's all the more important for you to be aware of the risk factors. What's more, you should be aware that the risk of an accident increases when several factors come together.

Check our campaign to know more about winter sports ❄️

18/10/2023

Everything you need to know about alcohol consumption!

Alcohol is one of the main causes of serious accidents on Swiss roads. It is involved in one in nine serious road accidents, causing an average of 32 deaths and over 420 serious injuries per year. Most of these accidents occur at night, especially at weekends and on public holidays.

Worldwide, 3 million deaths every year result from harmful use of alcohol. This represents 5.3% of all deaths. In Switzerland, an estimated 4.5% of deaths were attributable to alcohol in 2016.

Alcohol is a psychoactive product. It alters consciousness and perceptions, and hence feelings and behaviour. Immediate effects depend mainly on blood alcohol level. It impairs the driving ability of everyone, without exception. Even in small quantities, it lengthens reaction times, impairs vision, concentration and coordination.

Another effect of alcohol is fatigue, which is also a danger factor when driving a car or any other vehicle. Finally, taking medication (whether occasionally or regularly) can amplify the negative effects of alcohol.

26/09/2023

Everything you need to know about heat and sun☀️

Every year, high temperatures affect the health of many people, particularly the elderly, infants, people who work outdoors and the chronically ill. The adverse health effects of hot weather are largely preventable through good public health practice.

A heat wave is an extended period of unusually high temperatures and often high humidity. They are expected to become more frequent and more severe in future due to climate change. People affected by heat waves can suffer from shock, become dehydrated and develop serious heat illnesses. Heat waves can also worsen chronic cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

🥵Follow these tips to prevent high temperature consequences:

28/08/2023

Everything you need to know about water and safety! 🌊

🏊‍♂️There are many lakes and rivers in Switzerland to enjoy during the summer, however, safety must come first. With just a month left until the end of the season, we want to offer these important recommendations.

Every year, around 12,000 swimming and bathing accidents occur in Switzerland. Some 2,800 people are injured while sailing. Nearly 4,500 people are injured in other water sports every year. All in all, these sports cost the lives of an average of 31 people per year.

Carelessness, recklessness, alcohol, but also cold and currents can have tragic consequences. In the water, it's not enough to know how to swim well: you also need to keep an eye on your energy reserves, be in good health, and correctly assess the dangers as well as your own skills.

🌞 As we approach the final month of summer, let's be mindful of these guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

24/01/2022

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23/12/2021

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02/12/2021

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