WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE IS INJURED ?

 

WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE IS INJURED

Secure the area - Make sure the injured is safe to approach. Ensure there are no hazards present that may cause injury to you or others.

Determine the severity of the injury - If immediate medical attention is needed call 911. If non-emergency medical care is needed, notify your supervisor and arrange for transportation to the nearest panel physician.

Know what NOT to do - If first aid is needed and you don't know how to give it, you may do more harm than good. It is important to know not only what to do, but also what NOT to do. For instance, do not try to move an injured person unless you know that moving him will not worsen the injury. Improper and/or careless moving can increase the severity of an injury and even cause death. In case of a fracture or broken bone, it's often best to let the victim lie where he is until competent help arrives. Remember that fracture cases are not for amateurs. Wait until a person arrives who is experienced in first aid.

 

Of course, these are the big accidents. Most often you'll run up against smaller injuries — burns, nicks cuts and scratches. The danger here is in the fact that most employees don't bother to get first aid for these minor injuries. But unless they are properly treated, these little injuries can develop into serious infection cases.

Remember the old adage about a stitch in time. Work carefully, but if you get hurt or someone else gets hurt, get expert attention as soon as you can. Time is often very important.

When an injury occurs — serious or minor — be sure i t receives the right kind of treatment, as early as possible