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November: Emergency Preparedness

Objective: Respond effectively to emergencies.

Discussion Points:

- Walk through site-specific evacuation plans and identify safe assembly points.

- Review basic first aid techniques, including treating cuts, burns, and sprains.

Basic First Aid Techniques 

1. For Cuts and Scrapes:

   • Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth to stop bleeding.

   • Rinse the wound with clean water.

   • Cover with a sterile bandage to prevent infection.

2. For Burns:

   • Cool the area immediately under running water for 10–15 minutes.

   • Cover with a loose, sterile dressing—never use ointments or ice.

3. For Sprains or Strains:

   • Follow the R.I.C.E method: Rest, Ice (20 minutes on/off), Compression (with a bandage), and Elevation.

4. For Heat Exhaustion:

   • Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, and sip water slowly.

   • Apply a cool, wet cloth to the skin to help lower body temperature.

5. For Chemical Exposure to Skin:

   • Flush the area with clean water for at least 15 minutes.

   • Remove any contaminated clothing and seek medical attention if irritation persists.

6. For Choking (Heimlich Maneuver):

   • For Adults: Stand behind the person, wrap your arms around their waist, and make a fist with one hand. Place your fist just above their belly button, grasp it with your other hand, and deliver quick, upward thrusts until the object is expelled.

   • For Yourself: Lean over a sturdy object (like a chair back) and press your abdomen against it with quick, upward thrusts.

-Contact emergency services and share updated emergency contact lists.

Activity: Practice CPR on a training dummy or review first aid basics as a team.