Tag: First Aid
Method and features of manual lifts and carries in first aid Carries for one first aider Method features Cradle method – It is used when the victim weighs …
How to lift a victim If a proper method of lifting is used, even a very heavy victim can be lifted without undue strain for the first aider. The …
General Principles of Transportation in First Aid Treatment The aim of transportation is to enable the victim to reach the destination without deterioration of his condition. Do not move …
Childbirth (Normal and Emergency) Childbirth is a natural process and one does not have to do too much to see it to completion. But done improperly, there can be …
Miscarriage It occurs before 28th week of pregnancy, when the woman really does not expect to deliver and hence is not ready for it. Then she is even less …
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Industrial exposures to high noise levels can affect the hearing in workers. It is a slow process and mostly not noticed until it is quite …
Radiation hazards Workers are exposed to radiation in various forms in the following areas. Exposure to ultraviolet rays occurs I arc and other electric welding processes. Many industries use …
Occupational cancers Cancer is a major risk factor in some industries. It appears after prolonged exposure, as long as 10 to 25 years. It may develop even after the …
