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Eliminate octopus connections and do not plug several items into one outlet.
ull the plug not the cord and do not disconnect power supply by pulling or erking the cord from the
outlet.
Use extension cords only as temporary arrangement and never as permanent wiring.
Always be careful that vehicles or articles do not pass over unprotected extension cords.
Extension cords should be protected by covers or by placing planks alongside them.
FIRST AID
he foremost support that we should provide in case of the in ury or illness related incident is First id. It is
a well-e uipped medical support kit that can be used as the basic safety measure.
First id is the first and immediate treatment or care given to a person who is ill or is hurt before regular
medical help is obtained. It is a way to give temporary relief to the victim in order to save his life, prevent the
condition from worsening or to nurture recovery until a proper or professional medical facility is provided.
First id helps to:
Save life
revent illness or in ury from becoming worse
elieve pain
Bringing the unconscious back to senses
It should be a common practice in a workplace that whenever anyone is in ured use First id and:
ssure the in ured to keep calm and not to panic
eep the in ured warm if he she is under shock
o not move the in ured in case of back neck in ury
In the workplace all employees should be given information and training on First id arrangements and
a proper guideline should be given on how to report in uries and illnesses to the concerned. First id kit
of a particular workplace should be according to the type of work and its probable effects.
First Aid Kits
very organisation must keep a First id kit that should contain all basic necessary items. ll concerned
should be aware of the available First id facilities at the workplace and each worker at the workplace should
have the access to that First id box and a person should be nominated to maintain and look after the First
id kit. he incharge of First id shall:
Monitor the usage of Kit
Inspect First id box at regular intervals and schedule its maintenance
eplace the items of the kit that are expired
Ensure that sterile products remain sealed
eep the details of person to whom First id treatment was given
Design of Kits
First id kits can be of any si e shape or type according to the employee strength and category of workplace
but each kit shall:
Be large enough to contain all the necessary items
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