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First Aid

At first glance this topic would seem to offer a “How to…” scenario for employers to ensure the ready availability of medical personnel and adequate first-aid materials.

Nothing could be further from the truth!

This topic discusses issues such as, how to shield yourself from HIV bloodborne infections; how quick action can save the life of a choking victim; and the important rule of “Do no harm” when treating a victim.

It emphasizes the importance of knowing where to obtain help in the event of an emergency. Also the reason for reporting every accident, no matter how small, is highlighted.

ALL OF THESE CAN BE LIFE OR DEATH MATTERS.

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Incase of Injury Seconds Count.

Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.

Is HIV the only disease that is contagious and what risks do workers face?

This guide answers those questions, and then discusses other contagious diseases and the most common ways they are transmitted.

While stringent rules apply in certain exposed circumstances, five universal precautions are offered that everyone should follow.

Learn them and protect yourself.

In case of injuries, seconds count.

“Active participation” is the theme presented here.

What can be more urgent than calling for help? But do you know whom to call?

This topic will help workers understand the need for quick action and what vital emergency care they should take while waiting for qualified medical attention.

Here’s how you can save lives.
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Bloodborne pathogens are everywhere. Remember to protect yourself.

Included here are workplace risks associated with HIV and hepatitis, and how a person can become infected.

While pointing out that, in the normal course of work, bloodborne pathogens pose no risk, it stresses self-protection and offers simple precautions to help avoid contact with a victim’s body fluids.

Workers will appreciate this one!

Medical emergencies? Know what to do.  It saves lives.

Does everyone know what to do it the event of a medical emergency?

This outline offers information to help employees when discussing such an emergency.

It highlights “three P’s”…Preserve life, Prevent the condition from worsening and Protect the victim.

More importantly it recommends, “DO NO HARM” and KNOW HOW to call for help.

Choking? Quick action can save a life.

You have probably heard of the “Heimlich Maneuver”, but do you really know what it is?

Choking symptoms for both conscious and unconscious victims are thoroughly discussed in this topic together with forceful first aid actions workers must use to possibly prevent someone from suffocating to death.

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Report small cuts, bumps and bruises. It helps keep the workplace safe.

Help employees understand the ground rules in case they suffer a workplace injury. Brushing off a minor scrap or cut is easy when only first aid is required, BUT…

This material emphasizes OSHA requirements and lists numerous reasons why all injuries MUST be reported.

Any reluctance to report an accident may be regretted later.

 

Shield yourself from bloodborne infections.

With the prevalence of HIV and hepatitis in today’s world, people are fearful of serious infections from contact with body fluids.

Should “first aid” be necessary in the event of an industrial accident, this phobia creates problems.

The simple health precautions included here, used advantageously, will relieve these fears.

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