Injury at Work

Fainting

Fainting is a condition of collapsed and unconscious. People will be aware of fainting when blood flows back into the head.

Signs of the almost fainting are:

  • Looks Pale. 
  • Dizziness and weakness. 
  • Skin cool and moist. 
  • A weak pulse, rapid and uneven pulse. 
  • Weak and slow breathing.




Treatment for people who fainted:

  • Ask the people who swarmed the victim to leave. 
  • If enough space, lay the victim. If not, the victim's head down between his knees. 
  • Loosen clothing, especially in the neck, chest and waist. 
  • When the victim began to lose consciousness, remain subdued his head down until the victim recovers. 
  • Send victim to a clinic or hospital for further treatment.

Wound

Wound is injuries that breaks the skin or other tissues and cause the blood to flow out of the body and makes it possible internal contamination (dirt, bacteria).


Cuts with Little Blood;

  • Blood will out of the wound and usually stops by itself. This cuts easily controlled by pressing on a wound (local pressure) for 4 minutes. 
  • Give words of encouragement while pressing a wound. 
  • Bring her to a comfortable place. 
  • If the wound is dirty, wash first with water and wrap up neatly. 
  • Elevate the injured area.

Cuts with a lot of blood;

  • If there are any stains remove with care. 
  • Press with your fingers for 5-15 minutes. 
  • Lay the patient in a comfortable place, with his head lowered. 
  • Elevate the injured area. 
  • Clean and wrap up neatly.
  • If dirt or objects cannot be removed, wrap tightly wound. 
  • Send victim to a clinic or hospital for further treatment.