Health and Safety Injuries

By: Caleb de Matas-Khan

Minor burns
1. Firstly you must cool the burn down by applying water, cold
compress, wet rag, etc.
2. Apply petroleum jelly
3. Use a sterile, nonstick bandage to cover the burn
4. Take pain medication.
Electric burns
1. Firstly you must cool the burn down by applying water, cold
compress, wet rag, etc.
2. Apply petroleum jelly
3. Use a sterile, nonstick bandage to cover the burn
4. Take pain medication
Cuts and Abrasions
1. Wash the affected area to help avoid infection
2. Stop the wound from bleeding
3. Make sure the wound is clean
4. Apply topical medication
5. Apply bandage
Heavy Bleeding
1. Foreign objects like clothes and debris must be removed from the
wound
2. Firmly press in a bandage to stop the bleeding
3. Allow the injured person to rest
4. Use tourniquets if you know how to use them
Sources
• minor burns
• electrical burns
• Cuts
• Heavy Bleeding