We all like to think that accidents won’t happen to us, but with around over 54,000 people being hospitalised as a result of an accident in one year alone1; and over 8,241 casualties from road traffic accidents each year – resulting in over 370 deaths2, being seriously injured in an accident is more common than most of us realise.

Combined provides specialist accident insurance so if the worst happens, and you permanently suffer loss of use of limbs, speech or sight in any accident, you can receive a cash lump sum of up to €39,000. You can use this to pay for the best medical treatment, cover bills, take a holiday to recuperate or in fact, anything that you choose.

However, as everyone who has ever been in an accident knows, better than all the money in the world, is the ability to prevent the accident in the first place. This isn‘t always possible but the risk can often be minimised and Combined Insurance is committed to providing access to resources which can give advice on preventing accidents and managing risks via this website.

Please note: Combined Insurance has supplied links to third party websites where we do not control the content. If you would like to suggest a link or notify us of a broken one please
email: webmaster@combined.ie

Preventing accidents at home

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Provides advice on fire safety, safety with medicines and cleaners, electrical safety, DIY, garden safety, heating and cooking, child safety, safety glass and safety of older people. http://www.rospa.com

Irish Health Clinic
Tips, and advice to promote child safety
http://www.irishhealth.com/clin/healthliv/health_acc.html

7 Steps to Fire Safety
Tips, fire safety and advice on fire safety.
http://www.dublincity.ie/shaping_the_city/fire_brigade/fire_prevention/7_steps_to_fire_safety.asp

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Preventing accidents at work

Health & Safety Executive
Provides advice on health and safety for both businesses and workers.
http://www.hse.ie

European Agency for Safety & Health at Work
Your network to a safer, healthier and more productive working environment.
http:www.eurosafe.eu.com

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Europe's leading body for health and safety professionals, with over 29,000 members in more than 50 countries, including approximately 1,500 members of the Ireland Branch.
http://www.ioshireland.ie

Reducing Slip, Trip or Fall Accidents
According to the HSE in the UK, 37% of all major injuries reported each year are caused as a result of a slip, trip or fall and 95% of these result in a broken bone. This represents the single most common cause of injuries at work. This presentation from the 2006 Institution of Occupational Safety and Health conference provides detailed and practical information on improving workplaces to reduce the number of slip, trip or fall incidents.
http://www.ioshconference.co.uk

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Preventing accidents at play

Unite for Sight
Information on preventing sports-related eye injuries - at least 90 out of 100 eye injuries could be prevented.
http://www.uniteforsight.org

Eurosafe
Organisation that aims to create standards of best practice to prevent sports accidents.
http://www.uniteforsight.org

My Dr
Read about common sports injuries and accidents, together with the body structures most often damaged in sport, including Achilles, tendinitis, sciatica and tennis elbow.
http://www.mydr.com.au

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Preventing road accidents

Hedgehogs
This fantastic road safety website is packed full of interactive games and quizzes for kids (and adults too) and you can even win prizes!
http://www.hedgehogs.gov.uk

The Irish Road Safety Authority
Find news of the latest campaigns and road safety advice to keep everyone safer on the Irish roads. You can download leaflets, and factsheets for more information and there are links to other sites you might find useful.
http://www.nsc.ie

The National Safety Council
The NSC implements education programmes, media campaigns and community activities to positively influence public attitude and behaviour in relation to Road Safety issues.
http://www.national-safety-council.ie

Brake
Road safety charity with straight-talking advice for drivers, cyclists, kids, teachers, parents and driving instructors. http://www.brake.org.uk

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Preventing accidents when travelling

Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland
Travel advice by country which aims to ensure that travellers are well prepared before departure. http://www.dfa.ie

BugBog
Travel safety information and advice including the world’s top 10 least safe streets.
http://www.bugbog.com  

General Travel Advice
A selection of general tips and advice on health for the traveller.
http://www.tmb.ie/generaladvice.asp

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Sources: 1. Health & Safety Authority, 2005, 2. National Roads Authority 2004