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uiz Bee        1. List any two fire safety rules followed by your parents at home.
                                    2. Mention any two basic rule for using electrical appliances.




                    WHAT IS FIRST AID?

            First aid is a first skilled assistance given to the victim suffering from injury or illness to save life and minimize health
            loss until qualified medical care is provided.

            The five main objective of first aid are to:
            •  Save life.
            •  Provide all possible conditions that prevent the rise of illness or injury.
            •  Work in the direction of recovery.
            •  Help in relieving the pain.
            •  Save from being unconscious.
            Every place must have a basic First Aid Kit. A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to common
            injuries and emergencies. Check your first-aid kits regularly to be sure the flashlight batteries work and to replace
            supplies that have expired or been used up. Whether you are at home, work, or school, you should know the place of
            the first aid kit and the items inside it. It is our social, moral and civic responsibility to work in the direction of saving
            lives and work towards the welfare of the society. You should know how to call the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
            available in your area. Be aware of any policies in the workplace regarding medical emergencies.

            Basic Rules of First Aid

            There are some important rules that need to be followed for all types of First Aid, whether at home or in the workplace.
            These are as follow:
            •  There should always be a systematic approach for all types of medical emergencies.
            •  Do not estimate the situation or the injury on your own. All injuries should be taken seriously and immediately
              called for an ambulance for further investigation and treatment.
            •  Remain calm and deal with any chaos quickly to avoid hazards.
            •  Loosen all tight clothing or materials around the victim’s neck waist, wrist, etc.
            •  Place the patient in a comfortable position and avoid crowds around the patient.
            •  Ensure there is leadership: one person must always take the lead.
            •  Take care to transport the patients by ambulance or taxi.
            •  Do not move the victim in case of back/neck injury.


                    PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES

            Accidents are unplanned events that lead to injuries. If any employee is injured at his workplace while performing his
            duties, then some emergency measures need to be taken so that there is minimum damage to the employee as well
            as the company.

            This unit deals with preventive measures for accidents and how to deal with different types of emergencies.
            What is an Accident?

            An accident is an unplanned or unfortunate incident that occurs all of a sudden and may lead to unwanted results,
            hazards, or injury to a person or a group of people. Accidents at a workplace can be due to falls, slips and trips. The
            injuries may vary from minor aches to major, severe accidents. Some injuries suffered might include fracture, sprain,
            knee or elbow injuries, wrist or head injuries, etc.

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