RosRoca Dennis Eagle Olympus, Service Manual

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HEALTH AND SAFETY
OL1D-SM-GB02D
2.7.4 Burns
In the event of a skin burn, immediately administer the
following emergency treatment:
1. Run cold, clean water over the affected area.
2. Cover the burned area, including any clothing, with
a dry, clean, sterile dressing.
3. Consult a medical centre or doctor as soon as
possible.
4. Do not:
• Remove any clothing over the burn.
• Burst any blisters.
• Apply any cream or oily preparation to the
burned area.
2.7.5 Contact with and/or ingestion of fluids
For First aid instructions covering ingestion, inhalation,
skin or eye contact with fluids used in systems and
components fitted to vehicles for which this Manual is
applicable, consult the appropriate Safety Data Sheet
contained in this chapter.
2.7 First aid and emergency treatment
2.7.1 Workshop first aid equipment
1. The workshop must be equipped with First Aid
equipment complying with local legislation.
2. Familiarise yourself with the equipment,
procedures and practices.
3. If the first‑aid kit requires replenishing report it to
your supervisor.
2.7.2 Cuts and wounds
1. Treat open cuts and wounds immediately.
2. Wash every scratch, graze or cut of the skin, treat it
with antiseptic, and cover it with a sterile dressing,
e.g. plaster. This applies to ALL wounds; not just
those suffered at work.
2.7.3 Carbon monoxide poisoning
If Carbon Monoxide poisoning is suspected:
1. Move the patient into fresh air immediately,
keeping the patient at rest and warm.
2. Administer artificial respiration if the patient has
stopped breathing.
3. Summon an ambulance and send the patient to
hospital. If an ambulance is not available, make
sure the patient is accompanied by a proficient
First aid person.