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First Aid

                 The foremost support that we should provide, in case of the injury or illness related incident is First Aid. It is
                 a well-equipped medical support kit that can be used as the basic safety measure.

                 First Aid 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 Aid helps to:
                 �  Save life
                 �  Prevent illness or injury from becoming worse
                 �  Relieve pain
                 �  Bringing the unconscious back to senses

                 It should be a common practice in a workplace that whenever anyone is injured, use First Aid and:
                 �  Assure the injured to keep calm and not to panic
                 �  Keep the injured warm if he/she is under shock
                 �  Do not move the injured in case of back/neck injury

                 In the workplace, all employees should be given information and training on First Aid arrangements, and a
                 proper guideline should be given on how to report injuries and illnesses to the concerned. First Aid kit of a
                 particular workplace should be according to the type of work and its probable effects.

                 First Aid Kits
                 Every organisation must keep a First Aid kit that should contain all basic necessary items. All concerned should
                 be aware of the available First Aid facilities at the workplace and each worker at
                 the workplace should have the access to that First Aid box and a person should
                 be nominated to maintain and look after the First Aid kit. The incharge of First Aid
                 shall:
                 �  Monitor the usage of Kit
                 �  Inspect First Aid box at regular intervals and schedule its maintenance

                 �  Replace the items of the kit that are expired
                 �  Ensure that sterile products remain sealed
                 �  Keep the details of person to whom First Aid treatment was given


                 Electrical Safety
                 Employees should receive instructions on electrical safety practices, such as keeping water and food away
                 from  electrical  equipment.  Routine  inspections  by  electrical  staff  and  engineers  are  crucial  to  ensure  all
                 wiring is intact and free from damage. Maintain a list of emergency contact numbers, including police, fire
                 brigade, security, and ambulance services. Regularly verify the functionality of emergency equipment like fire
                 extinguishers and fire alarm systems. Ensure emergency exits remain unobstructed, with keys easily accessible,
                 and refrain from placing objects near emergency doors or windows.

                 Evacuation

                 Evacuation refers to the process of moving people away from a dangerous or potentially hazardous situation
                 to a place of safety. Evacuation process is essential for safety during emergencies. Stay calm and follow



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