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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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