Essential First Aid and Occupational Health Practices

First Aid

Position the Injured: Place the wounded person on their side to prevent choking and ensure their tongue does not obstruct their airway.

Kit: Soothing agents, betadine, bandages, plasters, thermometer, ointments, syringes, chlorhexidine, tape.

Cardiac Massage

Place the heel of your right hand on the lower half of the sternum and your left hand on top. Perform 60-80 compressions per minute for adults and 100 for babies.

Rescue Breathing

Place the heel of your hand on the forehead of the wounded person, pinch their nose, and lift their jaw with your other hand. Breathe directly into their mouth at a rate of 10 breaths per minute for adults and 15-20 for babies.

Health Concepts

Health

A complete state in which a person normally develops all their functions.

Occupational Health

A state in which a worker performs their job without negatively affecting their health.

Working Conditions

Business Environment

Buildings, premises, machinery, etc.

Environmental Factors

Physical

Temperature, noise, lighting, radiation, vibration.

Chemical

Gases, vapors, etc.

Biological

Bacteria, viruses, etc.

Risks and Hazards

Risks

Hazards directly or indirectly related to work that can result in harm.

Risk Factors

Physical, chemical, biological, work organization, personal characteristics of the worker, and the work itself.

Occupational Diseases

Deterioration of health due to continued exposure to adverse situations caused by the work environment. To be considered occupational, it must be listed in the Catalog of Occupational Diseases.

Damage

Industrial Injuries

Injury suffered by a worker as a result of their work.

Classes

• Work accident with personal injury
• Work accident with property damage
• Work accident without damage (Incident)

Prevention of Occupational Hazards

A set of measures taken in all phases of business activity to avoid or reduce risks.

Prevention Techniques

• Occupational Safety: Avoiding accidents.
• Hygiene Measures: Preventing occupational diseases.
• Ergonomics: Equipment suited to the needs of working people to avoid fatigue.
• Psycho: Addressing worker dissatisfaction.
• Occupational Medicine:
  • Preventive Medicine: Avoiding the occurrence of diseases.
  • Curative Medicine: Treating the worker.
  • Rehabilitative Medicine: Helping the sick to recover.

Protection Measures

Individual Protection Measures

Taken when collective protection measures are ineffective. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes helmets, headphones, masks, gloves, aprons, goggles, harnesses, ointments, etc.

Collective Protection Measures

Signage, guardrails, safety nets, shelters.