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My Safety Training Online presents :My Safety Training Online, Com My Safety Training Online presents


Typical First Aid Contents :My Safety Training Online Typical First Aid Contents I. Introduction II. Contents of a first aid kit II a. Hazard assessment III. First aid problems & solutions IV. When to call for First Aid help V. How to summon your help VI. Know who your workplace first aide trained are


First aid introduction :My Safety Training Online. Com First aid introduction GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ALL INJURIES It is very important for you to get immediate treatment for every injury, regardless how small you may think it is.


Work Place First aid :Work Place First aid A basic first aid kit is designed for normal, low risk work sites. (see Table 1) Table 1. Sample First-aid Kit Contents 1 absorbent compress, 4x8 inches b) 16 adhesive bandages, 1x3 inches c) 1 adhesive tape, 5 yards long d) 10 antiseptic single-use packages, 0.5 g. application e) 6 burn treatment single-use packages, 0.5 g. application f) 1 eye covering (for two eyes) g) 1 eye wash, 1 fluid ounce h) 4 sterile pads, 3x3 inches i) 2 pair of medical exam gloves * j) 1 triangular bandage, 39x39x55 inches *WARNING: Always use medical exam gloves when exposed to blood or other body fluids to help prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens.


First Aid- Hazard Assessment :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid- Hazard Assessment When you, as an employer, complete your hazard assessment for your work sites, you should also assess the hazards for the types and quantities of supplies for your first aid kits. WARNING: Always use medical exam gloves when exposed to blood or other body fluids to help prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens.


Workplace First Aid :My Safety Training Online. Com Workplace First Aid The following information may provide you with some ideas for developing your kit contents. 1. Check your surroundings for potential hazards.


First Aid- Potential hazard vs. First aid kit consideration :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid- Potential hazard vs. First aid kit consideration Fall hazard from working on ladders, uneven terrain, etc. Triangular bandages, ammonia inhalants, thermal space blanket (for shock), arm or wire splint


First Aid- Potential Hazard/Solution :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid- Potential Hazard/Solution sunburn biting or stinging insects sprains Sun block , burn cream sting-kill wipes, bee and wasp spray, meat tenderizer elastic bandages, cold packs


First Aid – problem & solution :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid – problem & solution snake bite poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac cuts snakebite kit Calamine lotion antiseptic swab, first aid ointment, gauze compress, elastic tape, scissors, towelettes, anti-bacterial wash, rubber gloves, tweezers


First Aid – problem/solution :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid – problem/solution electric shock Frostbite or hypothermia Splinters CPR kit, thermal space blanket (for shock) thermal space blanket First Aid Forceps


First aid – problem & solution :My Safety Training Online. Com First aid – problem & solution Amputation Dehydration & heat stroke poisoning during pesticide spraying WARNING: Always read the labels on poisons for first aid requirements. Plastic garbage bags (small, medium, & large) Bottled water emergency and/or poison control center number, syrup of Ipecac (use only if advised by doctor or Poison Center), two one-quart containers of clean water, tongue depressors (to stir with or for seizures), two small, plastic empty jars with tight-fitting lids, can of evaporated milk (attach opener to can with rubber band), blanket (for treating shock) plastic bandages and tape (to cover contaminated areas), disposable rubber gloves, and goggles


Workplace First aid problem/solution :My Safety Training Online. Com Workplace First aid problem/solution fractures seizures electrical shock wooden, plastic splints ( 1/4 X 3 X 12-15 inches), or air inflatable roll of elastic wrap (to attach splint) tongue depressors dry, sterile dressing


First aid problems/solutions :My Safety Training Online. Com First aid problems/solutions chemical burns insects in ear dry, sterile dressing, bottled water mineral oil


When to call First Aid :My Safety Training Online. Com When to call First Aid


First Aid - Planning :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid - Planning


First aid kit :First aid kit


First aid rules :My Safety Training Online. Com First aid rules


First aid planning :My Safety Training Online. Com First aid planning 2. Look for signs of things that could cause injury in your workplace: a. Look for tripping hazards such as vines, undergrowth, loose rocks or soil when working on hills and animal burrows and potholes that can cause workers to sprain or break an ankle. b. Learn to identify poisonous plants such as poison oak. c. Look for electrical wires or fences. d. Consider machinery and tools that can amputate, cut or severely lacerate body parts.


First aid planning :My Safety Training Online. Com First aid planning 3. Consider the climate in which your fellow workers will be operating:


First Aid Planning :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Planning . Rain, ice or damp weather increases the danger of falls.


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Tips GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ALL INJURIES


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Tips It is very important for you to get immediate treatment for every injury, regardless how small you may think it is. (See Figure 1.) Many cases have been reported where a small unimportant injury, such as a splinter wound or a puncture wound, quickly led to an infection, threatening the health and limb of the employee.


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online . Com First Aid Tips CONTROL BLEEDING WITH PRESSURE


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online . Com First Aid Tips Bleeding is the most visible result of an injury. Each of us has between five and six quarts of blood in our body. Most people can lose a small amount of blood with no problem, but if a quart or more is quickly lost, it could lead to shock and/or death.


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Tips One of the best ways to treat bleeding is to place a clean cloth on the wound and apply pressure with the palm of your hand until the bleeding stops. You should also elevate the wound above the victim’s heart, if possible, to slow down the bleeding


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Tips TREAT PHYSICAL SHOCK QUICKLY


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Tips Shock can threaten the life of the victim of an injury if it is not treated quickly. (See Figure 3.) Even if the injury doesn’t directly cause death, the victim can go into shock and die. Shock occurs when the body’s important functions are threatened by not getting enough blood or when the major organs and tissues don’t receive enough oxygen.


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Tips MOVE THE INJURED PERSON ONLY WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY


First Aid Tips :My Safety Training Online. Com First Aid Tips Never move an injured person unless there is a fire or when explosives are involved. The major concern with moving an injured person is making the injury worse, which is especially true with spinal cord injuries.


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips Never move an injured person unless there is a fire or when explosives are involved. The major concern with moving an injured person is making the injury worse, which is especially true with spinal cord injuries. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips If you must move an injured person, try to drag him or her by the clothing around the neck or shoulder area. If possible, drag the person onto a blanket or large cloth and then drag the blanket My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips PERFORM THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON CHOKING VICTIMS My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips Ask the victim to cough, speak, or breathe. If the victim can do none of these things, stand behind the victim and locate the bottom rib with your hand. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid tips :First Aid tips Move your hand across the abdomen to the area above the navel then make a fist and place your thumb side on the stomach.. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips Place your other hand over your fist and press into the victim’s stomach with a quick upward thrust until the food is dislodged. My Safety Training Online . Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips FLUSH BURNS IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips Flush the burn FIRST. If the victim’s clothing is stuck to the burn, don’t try to remove it. Remove clothing that is not stuck to the burn by cutting or tearing it. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid tips :First Aid tips Cover the burn with a clean, cotton material. If you do not have clean, cotton material, do not cover the burn with anything. Do not scrub the burn and do not apply any soap, ointment, or home remedies. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips Administer CPR if necessary. Once the victim is stable, begin to run cold water over the burns for a minimum of 30 minutes. Don’t move the victim and don’t scrub the burns or apply any soap, ointment, or home remedies. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips USE COOL TREATMENT FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION OR STROKE My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two different things, although they are commonly confused as the same condition. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips (cont.) :First Aid Tips (cont.) Heat exhaustion can occur anywhere there is poor air circulation, such as around an open furnace or heavy machinery, or even if the person is poorly adjusted to very warm temperatures. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid Tips – Heat Exhaustion :First Aid Tips – Heat Exhaustion The body reacts by increasing the heart rate and strengthening blood circulation. Simple heat exhaustion can occur due to loss of body fluids and salts My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid- Heat Exhaustion :First Aid- Heat Exhaustion The symptoms are usually excessive fatigue, dizziness and disorientation, normal skin temperature but a damp and clammy feeling. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid – Heat Exhaustion :First Aid – Heat Exhaustion To treat heat exhaustion, move to the victim to a cool spot and encourage drinking of cool water and rest My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid – Heat Stroke :First Aid – Heat Stroke Heat stroke is much more serious and occurs when the body’s sweat glands have shut down. Some symptoms of heat stroke are mental confusion, collapse, unconsciousness, fever with dry, mottled skin. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid – Heat Stroke :First Aid – Heat Stroke A heat stroke victim will die quickly, so don’t wait for medical help to arrive--assist immediately. The first thing you can do is move the victim to a cool place out of the sun and begin pouring cool water over the victim My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid – Heat Exhaustion :First Aid – Heat Exhaustion Fan the victim to provide good air circulation until medical help arrives. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid - Poisoning :First Aid - Poisoning RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO THE FORM OF POISONING My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid – Poisoning :First Aid – Poisoning The first thing to do is get the victim away from the poison. Then use provide treatment appropriate to the form of the poisoning. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid - Poisoning :First Aid - Poisoning If the poison is in solid form, such as pills, remove it from the victim’s mouth using a clean cloth wrapped around your finger. My Safety Training Online. Com


First Aid – Poisoning (cont.) :First Aid – Poisoning (cont.) If the poison is in solid form, such as pills, remove it from the victim’s mouth using a clean cloth wrapped around your finger. PHCC Facilities Safety


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips KEEP A FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST PHCC Facilities Safety


First Aid Tips (cont.) :First Aid Tips (cont.) KEEP A FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST PHCC Facilities Safety


First Aid Tips :First Aid Tips REPORT ALL INJURIES TO YOUR SUPERVISOR PHCC Facilities Safety


First Aid Summary :First Aid Summary Report all injuries to your supervisor. Keep a first aid kit well stocked and easily accessible Be well versed in what to do in the event of an emergency for the appropriate situation PHCC Facilities Safety


First Aid Summary :First Aid Summary Thanks for Participating Facilities-Safety Ralph B. Safety & Security Ext. 3747 PHCC Facilities Safety