Being prepared to treat minor incidents in the field

Being prepared to treat minor incidents in the field

Objective

• To ensure that workers are equipped with the necessary supplies to aid most minor on-the-job incidents

SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Background

• 2 in 5 (42%) of Americans have been unable to care for an injury because they did not have the necessary first aid supplies on hand


Background

• The importance of a first aid kit cannot be underestimated

• An accident can always be just around the corner

• Very important to have a first aid kit nearby at all times


13 essentials for a first aid kit

1. Gloves

• Wear the proper gloves

• Protects the injured

• Protects you from infection



2. Band-Aids

• Keep a selection of band-aids

• Various sizes and shapes accommodate all types of cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries



3. Antibacterial wipes

• Bacteria can enter the body through the broken skin of small cuts and scrapes

• To reduce the risk of infection and clean the area, use antibacterial wipes as a temporary fix until you can flush out the wound completely



4. Tweezers

• Multiple uses

• Removing the stinger left behind in the skin after a bee sting

• Removing splinters



5. Gauze

• Transparent fabric gauze is used for dressing and/or swabbing wounds

• Some mishaps require more coverage than a standard band-aid can handle



6. Bandages

• Strip of material used to protect a wound or injury



7. Antibiotic ointment

• Infection protection for burns, cuts and scrapes



8. Instant cold/hot packs

• Relieves pain and keeps swelling down



9. Eye wash solution

• Emergency eye cleansing



10. Burn treatment

• Most minor burns will heal on their own

• Burn treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve symptoms and promote healing



11. Scissors

• Multiple uses

• Cut away clothing from the wound area

• Cut bandages, tape, etc.



12. Adhesive tape

• Multiple uses

• Hold gauze in place

• Help splint broken bones



13. Sting pads

• Wipe onto a bee sting to help relieve pain


Review

1. Gloves

2. Band-Aids

3. Antibacterial wipes

4. Tweezers

5. Gauze

6. Bandages


Review

7. Antibiotic ointment

8. Instant cold/hot packs

9. Eye wash solution

10. Burn treatment

11. Scissors

12. Adhesive tape

13. Sting pads


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Being prepared to treat minor incidents in the field