Use This Basic First Aid Advice for Burns at the Workplace

7/6/2020 (Permalink)

React fast when you get burned by fire damage

Potential consequences from fire damage at an Overland Park, KS, commercial location include burn injuries. Your employees or customers can be harmed by fire at any point, so it is important to act appropriately and fast before the burn escalates and severely affects the victim. Use this first aid advice to identify the type of burn and treat it correctly.

Signs of Minor and Major Burns

Minor and major burns are different injury types that require specific treatments. You may be dealing with a minor burn if the following signs are present:

• Pain
  
• Blisters
  
• Superficial damage
  
• Sunburn-like redness
  
• No bigger than three inches
  
  

While immediate treatment is necessary, it does not require emergency services. However, if the burn is deep and larger than three inches, causes the skin to be dry and leathery and contains brown, black or white patches, it is a major burn. You will need to call 911 right away.

Minor Burn Treatment
Sometimes, the only results from a minor incident are some fire damage and minor burns. While an immediate response is needed for someone who suffers these injuries, it does not require calling emergency services. Reduce the pain by applying a wet, cool compress or running it over water. After that, gently remove any present jewelry and apply an aloe vera lotion to stop drying. Avoid breaking the blisters and apply antibiotics if you do. Finally, cover the affected area with a sterile bandage to protect it.

Major Burn Treatment
Keep 911 information at hand, alongside other important contact information like insurance and emergency remediation services. After calling, mitigate the injury with burn first aid while you wait. As before, remove the jewelry and other areas by the affected area carefully and cover it with a cool cloth or bandage. Avoid submerging it with water, as it can cause hypothermia. Elevate the injury and watch for signs of shock and breathing shortage.
It is important to react fast after anyone gets burned following fire damage. Follow first aid procedures to ensure the injury heals properly.