RULES AND PREVENTIVE ACTIONS FOR A SAFE WINTER

 Winter is approaching and with it, many small pleasures: winter sports, snow, evening by the fireplace ...
But if the happiness of some, it may cause many inconveniences and accidents.

  Each year is indeed identified a significant number of domestic fires, monoxide poisoning
carbon or household products, bronchiolitis and skiing accidents.

  Also, the Ministry of Health and Solidarity, the National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (INPES) and Insurance are they mobilized to inform the public and remembered in this special winter issue, a number of essential basic tips to prevent risks of winter.

Cold weather: Tips to confront 

  While temperatures are falling and that part of the population is winter sports, the
Ministry of Health and Solidarity and the National Institute for Prevention and Education for
Health (INPES), recall prevention tips and how to behave in case of cold. a
prolonged exposure to cold can cause hypothermia, frostbite .... Symptoms of hypothermia are
Progressive: goosebumps, chills, numbness of extremities, confusion, drowsiness, memory loss,
language difficulties ... are alarm signals. If they persist, they may need medical attention.

How to deal with the cold ?

> Avoid prolonged cold and wind exposure , avoid outputs the evening and night .
> Protect from drafts and avoid sudden passages from hot to cold .
> Dress warmly , with several layers of clothing, with a waterproof outer layer and wind
water , cover the head and hands, not to keep wet clothing.
> Back inside, eat properly and enjoy a hot drink , not liquor .
> Ensure good ventilation of houses , however brief, at least once a day, check the
operation of heating systems , all wetted parts , not overheated .
> Avoid sudden efforts.
> On the roads before taking his car. In case of snow or ice , take the car
if it is forced . Take hot drinks ( thermos ) , warm clothing and blankets, his
usual medications , cell phone charged .
> For sensitive or vulnerable : stay in touch with your doctor and avoid prolonged isolation.
> Preventing " 115 " if a person is homeless or in trouble.

What are the most sensitive to cold people ?

  Certain categories of people are especially sensitive to extreme weather conditions due to their
age or preexisting pathology :
- Isolated or vulnerable people , including the elderly , disabled , suffering from diseases
cardiovascular, respiratory , endocrine or certain eye disorders , people with disabilities
mental or Raynaud's Syndrome ;
- Children;
- People receiving medical treatment. Some side effects may occur due to drugs
when cold ;
- Athletes and people who work outdoors.