There are many hazards in the workplace that can cause a worker to go down or lose consciousness. This can be extremely dangerous as you cannot communicate with your colleagues if you cannot speak or move. This blog post explains some of the most common first aid tips for common workplace hazards. Keep reading to learn more!

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is a major medical emergency that requires urgent attention. The victim may not be able to talk but they can still communicate by pressing the ‘emergency button’ on their phone or computer. If a person is having a cardiac arrest, you must call emergency services immediately. You should keep the person as calm as possible, check for a pulse and if there isn’t any, begin chest compressions.

Cardiovascular Collapse

A sudden collapse of the heart is called a cardiovascular collapse. The victim should be kept still and rested in a lying position with one leg stretched out and a person should be prepared to perform chest compressions. If the victim is conscious, they can press the emergency button on their phone and communicate with their colleagues.

Chest and Abdominal Contraction

A person with this condition should be kept still and rested in a lying position. A person should be prepared to perform chest compressions if the victim is conscious but not able to communicate with their colleagues. A person with this condition can feel like they’re drowning. They may feel like they can’t breathe and have a feeling of tightness in their chest.

Drowning

If someone is drowning, they will be unable to swim to the surface, or they may not be able to swim at all. You should try to stay with the victim and keep them above water until help arrives. If you are in a small boat or canoe, you should throw a line to the person drowning and signal for help. If you are on a larger vessel, you should not be in the water with the victim unless you are a lifeguard. If someone is drowning, they will look for something to grab on to. You should try to make the victim aware of nearby structures like a boat, rock or tree so they can try to grab on to it.

Electric Shock

Electric shock can happen when someone touches an exposed electrical source or comes into contact with an electrical source. The victim may not be able to move or talk, but they can still communicate by pressing the ‘emergency button’ on their phone or computer. If a person is having an electric shock, they should be kept rested in a lying position until help arrives. The victim should be rested in a lying position with one leg stretched out. A person should be prepared to perform chest compressions if the victim is conscious but not able to communicate with their colleagues.

Exposure to Cold Temperature

People who are exposed to a cold environment may feel like they are going to pass out. They may feel very lightheaded, have a severe headache and feel like they are going to pass out. Cold weather can cause someone to lose consciousness quickly if they have not built up the body’s tolerance. The person should be rested in a lying position with their legs stretched out. A person should be prepared to perform chest compressions if the victim is conscious but not able to communicate with their colleagues.

Fracture

A fracture is a break in a bone. There are many types of fractures, but all of them are serious and can be very painful. You should keep the patient rested in a lying position with their legs stretched out. A person should be prepared to perform chest compressions if the victim is conscious but not able to communicate with their colleagues. A person with a fracture should not try to move their legs or arms as this can cause more damage.

Head injury

A head injury can happen when someone gets hit in the head. It can also happen when someone falls from a great height, hits their head on something, or falls down stairs. The person should be rested in a lying position with their legs stretched out. A person should be prepared to perform chest compressions if the victim is conscious but not able to communicate with their colleagues. A person with a head injury should not try to move their legs or arms as this can cause more damage.

Shock from Chemicals

Chemicals can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and cause the person to go into shock. The person should be rested in a lying position with their legs stretched out. A person should be prepared to perform chest compressions if the victim is conscious but not able to communicate with their colleagues. A person with a chemical injury should not try to move their legs or arms as this can cause more damage.

How to Save Someone from Drowning

If you see someone drowning, you should try to stay calm, keep the person still and rested in a lying position, and signal for help. You should not try to help the person swim to the side or try to push them off a ledge. If you are in a small boat or canoe, you should throw a line to the person drowning and signal for help. If you are on a larger vessel, you should not be in the water with the victim unless you are a lifeguard. If someone is drowning, they will look for something to grab on to. You should try to make the victim aware of nearby structures like a boat, rock or tree so they can try to grab on to it.

How to Handle an Incapacitated Diver

If you see someone who is diving and seems to be having trouble coming up, you should try to remain calm, keep the person still and rested in a lying position, and signal for help. You should not try to help the person swim to the side or try to push them off a ledge. If you are in a small boat or canoe, you should throw a line to the person drowning and signal for help. If you are on a larger vessel, you should not be in the water with the victim unless you are a lifeguard. If someone is diving, they may not be able to hear you or see you. You should try to make the diver aware of nearby structures like a boat, rock or tree so they can try to grab on to it.