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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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