Waterproof plasters – First Aid Guidelines for the Workplace

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First aid is a must in the work environment that you are now. Not only is injury a possibility in any establishment, it is almost always certain if you are not careful. First aid should be discussed regardless of the safety policy and work environment. It is crucial during emergencies. It can save lives.

The first thing to keep in mind about first aid is the first aid kit. It should be updated and always complete with the proper dressings, antiseptic, and pills that you need. The first aid box should be placed at an accessible area in the kitchen. This is very important to prevent workflow from being disrupted during emergencies.

The kitchen first aid kit should also contain waterproof dressings. The waterproof dressing is essential to keep blood from contaminating the food in the kitchen. Waterproof dressing is also good at preventing the cuts from becoming infected. Waterproof dressings also protects the injury from grease and dirt. Any other cuts should be under control. If not, you have to call the staff nurse or doctor.

The ABC of waterproof dressing

1. Food handlers should not work with open or infected wounds.

2. Clean cuts should be covered with brightly colored waterproof plaster.

3. Plasters should be changed every four hours.

Avoidance of food contamination

1. Employees with boils and septic cuts should be excluded from food handling areas. If they have plasters, they should be changed at a regular interval because lesions may contain bacteria.

2. Staff who reports for work wearing unacceptable dressings must have them changed before they enter a food room or commence food-handling duties.

3. Loss of dressings must be reported to the supervisor immediately.

So remember, first aid is essential regardless of the safety policy of your establishment. Your first aid kit should be placed in an area of the kitchen where workflow is not going to be disturbed. Always check if your first aid kit is complete and updated. All equipment and pills in your first aid kit should be used or disposed of before expiring.

Food contamination can be avoided even if you have cuts. All you have to do is use waterproof plasters and dressings. You should change your plasters regularly and any removal of plaster should be reported immediately. Keep in mind that you are not allowed to handle food if you have open or infected wounds.

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