6 Simple First-aid Tips That Could Save a Co-worker’s Life
Thousands of employees are killed or suffer
serious injuries at work every year. Yet, a
staggering 58 percent of employees are
unfamiliar with their organization’s health and
safety practices, according to a study conducted
by international safety barrier manufacturer, A-
SAFE.
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4. Heavy bleeding
• Put pressure on the wound to stop or
slow down the flow of blood.
• Call 911, as soon as possible.
• Keep pressure on the wound until help
arrives.
5. Burns
• Cool the burn under cold, running water
for at least 10 minutes.
• Loosely cover the burn with cling film or
a clean plastic bag.
• Call 911, if necessary.
6. Broken bone
• Have the person support the injury with
his or her hand, or use a cushion or
items of clothing to prevent
unnecessary movement.
• Call 911, as soon as possible.
• Continue supporting the injury until
help arrives.
Review these six simple first-aid tips to ensure
that you are capable of providing aid to your co-
workers:
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Unresponsive and not breathing
• Check breathing by tilting their head
backwards and looking and feeling for
breaths.
• Call 911 as soon as possible.
• Push firmly downwards in the middle of
the chest and then release.
• Push at a regular rate until help arrives.
Choking
• Hit them firmly on their back between
the shoulder blades to dislodge the
object.
• Call 911, if necessary.
Unresponsive and breathing
• Check breathing by tilting their head
backwards and looking and feeling for
breaths.
Move them onto their side and tilt their
head back.
Call 911, as soon as possible.