{"id":5386,"date":"2025-02-04T14:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/non-classe\/tips-to-prevent-falls-and-injuries-during-winter\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T11:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:06:17","slug":"tips-to-prevent-falls-and-injuries-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/useful-tools\/tips-to-prevent-falls-and-injuries-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries During Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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February 4, 2025<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n

With the arrival of winter, the risks of slips and injuries due to ice or objects hidden under the snow are very real.
\nHere are some tips to secure your home and prevent unpleasant surprises during the cold season.<\/p>\n

Winter brings many challenges, particularly the presence of icy and snowy surfaces, which significantly increase the risks of falls and accidents. Common injuries, which can have serious consequences, especially for seniors, include sprains, fractures, and head trauma.<\/p>\n

Secure the Exterior of Your Home<\/h2>\n

Clear and De-Ice Walkways<\/h3>\n

A neglected patch of ice or a hardened block of snow can be dangerous. Ensure that the walkways surrounding your residence are properly cleared, both for the occupants of your home and for visitors. In addition to clearing snow from driveways and sidewalks, apply sand or an abrasive (salt, sand, crushed stone) to make surfaces less slippery.<\/p>\n

Provide Support<\/h3>\n

Installing outdoor railings and handrails on stairs, as well as non-slip surfaces on steps and at entrances, will make your comings and goings safe.<\/p>\n

Clear Snow from Your Roof<\/h3>\n

Also consider clearing snow from your roof after significant snowfall. This will prevent falling chunks of snow from injuring someone. Caution: Make sure to perform this operation safely!<\/p>\n

Wear Proper Footwear<\/h3>\n

Avoid going outside with indoor shoes. Good winter boots or non-slip, waterproof shoe covers will allow you to venture outside your home safely.<\/p>\n

Secure Your Home<\/h2>\n

Even if ice and snow do not cross your doorstep, certain risks may lurk inside the walls of your residence.<\/p>\n

Install Railings and Non-Slip Mats<\/h3>\n

Consider installing non-slip mats at the various entry and exit points of your home, as well as railings and handrails near stairs, steps, or any area where there is a change in floor level.<\/p>\n

Illuminate Dark Corners<\/h3>\n

Lighting should not be neglected either. By taking care to properly light the different areas of your residence, you reduce the risk of bumping into an object in the shadows.<\/p>\n

Avoid Clutter<\/h3>\n

Also consider organizing the living areas of your residence to avoid obstacles that could hinder the movement of its occupants.<\/p>\n

Additional Precautions<\/h2>\n

Conduct a Survey<\/h3>\n

Take advantage of a nice day to inspect the surroundings of your property to identify potential hazards. If necessary, you can make the required corrections.<\/p>\n

Educate Your Loved Ones<\/h3>\n

Take the time to educate other members of your household about the risks involved. Keep young children and more vulnerable individuals under supervision.<\/p>\n

Take Your Time<\/h3>\n

There is no point in rushing; you must leave on time, as the saying goes. Allow more time for your movements to avoid rushing. Accidents happen so quickly! By taking the time to properly arrange the exterior and interior of your residence, you reduce the risks of falls and injuries that can occur in winter and throughout the year, both for yourself and for your family members and visitors.<\/p>\n

Despite everything, zero risk does not exist. For peace of mind, contact a broker to learn about the home insurance coverage best suited to your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"class_list":["post-5386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-useful-tools"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5386"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5388,"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5386\/revisions\/5388"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}