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� Physical activity: Engaging in regular exercise to improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and
overall fitness levels.
� Rest and sleep: Getting adequate restorative sleep, ideally aiming for a minimum of 7 hours each night,
is essential for managing stress, supporting mental clarity, and fostering emotional resilience.
� Hydration: Drinking enough water throughout the day to maintain hydration and support bodily
functions.
� Avoiding harmful substances: Limiting or avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs to protect
overall health.
� Mental and emotional well-being: Practising mindfulness, managing stress effectively, and seeking
support when needed to maintain a positive outlook and resilience.
� Regular health check-ups: Visiting healthcare providers for preventive screenings and check-ups to
detect and manage health issues early.
Recap Zone
� An accident is an unexpected event that can cause injury, damage, or loss of property, and may have
mild to severe consequences.
� Emergencies are critical situations that require immediate attention to prevent harm to life, property,
or health and need organised intervention.
� Organisations have specific procedures for reporting and managing accidents and emergencies,
which may vary depending on the type of business.
� It is essential to understand company policies for responding to accidents and emergencies, ensuring
prompt and appropriate actions.
� Follow established protocols to avoid further injury while waiting for professional help and act within
your scope of responsibility.
� Always follow the instructions of senior staff and emergency services to ensure an effective and
coordinated response to incidents.
� Common types of accidents include trips, slips, falls, injuries from escalators or elevators, falling
goods, and accidents from moving objects.
� Emergencies can be natural (e.g., floods, hurricanes), work-related (e.g., chemical spills), external
(e.g., protests), or government-imposed (e.g., curfews).
� First aid should be provided immediately to those injured, aiming to save lives, prevent further injury,
and offer relief until professional medical care is available.
� Safety measures such as first aid kits, electrical safety practices, and evacuation plans must be in
place and regularly maintained to ensure workplace safety.
� Healthy Living implies people living with a healthy mind and healthy body by following healthy
habits in terms of regular exercise, eating nutritious food, adequate sleep, and positive thinking.
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