39 – First Aid

23 February 2015

First Aid: General

First Aid: General First Aid is the immediate care given by a person to another who has been injured or has been suddenly taken ill. A.
19 February 2015

Why Have Safety Meetings?

Why Have Safety Meetings? Records indicate that drillers who regularly hold crew safety meetings have fewer accidents, less drilling trouble and do a better over-all job
19 February 2015

Who’s Responsible?

Who’s Responsible? When an accident happens, the blame is usually placed on someone or some thing.  Many times the cause of the accident is never really
19 February 2015

Which Is It?

Which Is It? “LOST-TIME ACCIDENT” or “DISABLING INJURY” “NO-LOST-TIME ACCIDENT” or “MINOR INJURY” For many years, we have used the term “Lost-Time Accidents” to refer to
19 February 2015

Dangerous Thinking and Thoughts

Dangerous Thinking and Thoughts Who is responsible for your safety on the job?  Is it the government, the company, your boss or the other members of
18 February 2015

First Aid for Insect Bites

First Aid for Insect Bites Symptoms of a Scorpion Sting Immediate pain or burning sensation. Often no sting site is seen and very little if any
17 February 2015

Cold Facts

Cold Facts The common cold has produced some pretty uncommon reactions. Modern medicine has evolved more practical ways of coping with colds—and a good thing, too. 
17 February 2015

Injured Person: Transportation and Wounds

Injured Person: Transportation and Wounds The importance of proper transportation for a seriously injured person cannot be overestimated. It is sometimes necessary to transport a patient
17 February 2015

Artificial Resuscitation Techniques

Artificial Resuscitation Techniques The following information could save the life of one of your co-workers or a member of your family in the event of a