ABSTRACT
Type Most suited for Class Colour
Water Solids A Red Carbon dioxide (CO2) Liquids, electrical B Black Foam (AFFF) Solids, liquids A, B Cream Powder Solids, liquids, gases A, B, C Blue
Table 12.2 Recommended first-aid action
Symptoms Action
Shock (suffered by Move casualty as little as possible. Loosen all tight clothing most casualties) (belts and ties, etc.). If possible lay him/her down and raise
legs over head level. Keep casualty warm with blankets or coats. Reassure casualty. Send for medical help
Burns Immerse burnt areas in cold water. Treat for shock. Do not remove burnt clothing. Do not apply oils or grease to burns. Cover burns with clean dry cloth. Arrange for medical help if burns are severe
Cuts and grazes Small cuts and grazes should be washed in running water, and a dressing applied. More severe bleeding of deep cuts should be stopped by applying pressure to the wound. Treat for shock. Call for medical assistance
Bruising Apply an ice bag or damp cloth until the pain stops Falling Make casualty lie still. Check for obvious injuries. If
necessary treat for shock. If in doubt call for medical help Contact with Wash affected area with water, cover with dry dressing. Get chemicals casualty to hospital Contact with toxic Remove casualty from gas-laden or oxygen-deficient area. fumes Loosen tight clothing. Apply resuscitation if breathing has stopped
Let us imagine that we are about to start an electrical installation company employing half a dozen or so staff. We will assume that initial finance is no problem and that suitable premises are available. What, then, are the organizations, rules and regulations, and standards that could affect the way in which we will be working?
