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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. • • 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: 1. 2. 3. 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.