Mar 29, 2015
In just one week across the country, the injury
forecastfor New Zealanders is…
*Statistics are calculated using ACC claims data from the third week in October from the last five years.
Injuries from sportand recreation
5,809
*Number of claims per week that can be attributed to alcohol misuse. This number includes injuries caused by different mechanisms e.g. transport accidents, falls, interpersonal violence, fire-related et al.
3,200Claims attributed to
alcohol misuse*
and
injuries onsteps and stairs
931
These injuries can have a significant impact on people
Not just the
injured person
But their whanau and friends, employerand workmates
But you can change your personal injury
forecast.
Did you know?
In 2012 ACC received
over 390,000 claims for sport and
recreation
These claims cost over
$335 million for treatment, rehabilitation
and weekly compensation payments
But you can change your personal injury
forecast by...
Participating in a variety of sport and recreation activities for aerobic fitness,
strength and flexibility
Taking time to
plan and prepare
Making sure you warm up and cool down by
doing light aerobic and sport specific activities, and dynamic stretches
Choosing activities that are suitable for your
fitness level
Keeping hydrated and
fuelled before, during and after
exercise
Using the right gear for your
activity and the conditions
Treating injuries early to minimise your time away from doing the
sport and recreation
activities you love
Knowing what to do in the event of
a soft tissue injury
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Diagnosis
(R. I. C. E. D)
Taking advantage of training and fitness
resources - check out
activesmart.co.nz
And if you’re trying something new, it’s best to
ease into it
Did you know?
In one year we drink34 million* litres of
pure alcohol
*‘The real story of Kiwis and alcohol’ AL580 – Health Promotion Agency
That’s 9.7 litres* for every person
15 years and older
*‘The real story of Kiwis and alcohol’ AL580 – Health Promotion Agency
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Did you know?
1 in 8 people drinking this
weekend will get drunk
1 in 7 adults have been injured when they’ve been
drinking (at some point in
their life)
The more you drink in one
session, the more likely you are to hurt yourself or someone else
But you can change your personal injury
forecast by…
Planning how much you’re going to
drink tonight
Pacing yourself with non-
alcoholic drinks
Having something substantial to eat
And looking out for yourself
and your mates
Did you know?
If you’re organising a party or event it’s
easy to be a responsible host by...
Providing substantial food early, and appealing low or
non-alcoholic drinks
Planning to do things other than
eat and drink
Looking out for young people
– remember minors can’t be served alcohol
Arranging safe transport so
your guests get home safely
Did you know?
ACC receives around
4,000 new claims each week for injuries that happen on steps
and stairs
And most of these injuries happen in or around the
home
on Saturdays
But you can change your personal injury
forecast by…
Focusing on where
you’re stepping
Keeping steps and
stairs free of clutter
Ensuring steps and stairs are
well lit
Slowing down – don’t rush,
especially on wet or slippery stairs
Painting the edges of steps for greater
visibility
Making sure outside stairs
are well maintained and clear of moss and
leaves
Injuries are preventable
By taking a few minutes and following some simple tips, you can help prevent injuries - and change your personal injury
forecast.
Your personal injury forecast – know it and
change it
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