The New Year is just a few short days away; how do you plan
to stay safe? New Year’s Eve, although fun and festive, comes with all sorts of
risky celebrations. Not only is there the obvious drunk driving that occurs on
the road, but you could even harm yourself while staying in. Here are the
common injuries caused on New Year’s Eve and some tips on how you can avoid it
happening to you:
Be Careful About How Much You Drink
Starting the New Year off in a hospital or extremely ill
from too much alcohol consumption would not be very pleasant. If you plan to
drink this New Year’s Eve, be mindful about how much you do so, even if you
know you have no driving obligation. Alcohol poisoning can and does happen to people.
People who become overly intoxicated can suffer health complications caused by
a high blood alcohol content. In some cases, people can have trouble breathing,
have violent vomiting, or physically injure themselves due to their inability
to think, stand, or sit properly. In extreme cases, over-intoxication can cause
a person to become comatose or even cause death.
A Party’s Premises Can Cause Injuries
Many people will attend a house party or a club this New
Year’s Eve. These places can have plenty of unsafe conditions. For example,
clubs may be overcrowded – more than what is permitted by law – therefore
causing a fire or health hazard. House parties with plenty of people can be
known to get messy; floors may get wet or oily due to drinks and other liquids
being spilled. This could cause someone to slip and fall. Even some decorations
can create an obstacle. These conditions are never safe, but they are even more
dangerous when combined with the consumption of alcohol, because an individual
is less likely to be as aware and careful when intoxicated at any level. Party
hosts should be mindful of these possible accidents and take necessary
precautions to avoid someone becoming injured.
Proximity to Dangerous Activities
New Year’s is known for its very loud celebrations. People
set off fireworks or go to places where fireworks can be seen. In some cases,
people even shoot off a gun, which is against the law but can still occur. The
fact is all these actions put individuals at risk of injury. If playing with
fireworks, always do them outdoors away from your home or car or any other
obstacle that may be damaged or make a firework celebration go wrong.
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