Safety Manual
Shadika Davis
Shadika Davis

What is Safety?
The condition of being protected from harm or other danger.

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Four Possible Accidents that may happen in a Lab.
1: Thermal and Chemical Burns
2: Electric Shock
3: Fire or Explosion
4: Inhalation of Toxic Fumes

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What is First Aid?
First Aid is emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical treatment is given.

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Simple First Aid for Cuts, Burns and Electrocution.

For Cuts: First rinse the cut or wound with water and apply pressure with sterile gauze, a bandage or a clean cloth.

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Simple First Aid for Cuts, Burns and Electrocution cont'd.

For Burns: First, cool the burn with water/cold water. Secondly, remove rings or other tight items from the burned area. Thirdly, apply lotion and lastly bandage the burn.

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Simple First Aid for Cuts, Burns and Electrocution cont'd
For Electrocution:First, turn of the source of electricity if possible.You then ask "Can you hear me?". Ask them in both ears to open their eyes.Then pinch an earlobe. Then call 999.

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Six Rules to Prevent Accidents. 1:Avoid skin and eye contact with chemicals.
2: Know location of safety equipment.
3: Lab Coat and Goggles should be worn at all times.

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Six Rules to Prevent Accidents cont'd.
4: Examine glassware before using.
5: Before using a chemical, read the lable carefully.
6: Maintain and use equipment properly.

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Safety Manual
Author - Shadika Davis
Illustration - Shadika Davis
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs