Industrial burns don't play favorites

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Burns occur in every industry despite the adoption of preventive measures such as careful machinery maintenance and protective clothing. However, having adequate knowledge of first-aid procedures can greatly minimize injuries arising from thermal, electrical or chemical burns. Among the most important considerations in adminestering first-aid to burn cases are an assessment of the burn's severity, pain-relief and the prevention of infection and shock.

Care and treatment, Methods, First aid in illness and injury, First aid, Burns and scalds, Burn therapy

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Why managers buy in to safety

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Managers can obtain the support of other departments and higher officials in the firm by stressing the needs and safety record of the company. Safety must be a top priority in a firm's goals aside from other factors such as profits or costs. A properly designed safety program can translate to future savings in terms of compensation and indirect costs. A good safety program can also enhance the firm's public image and decrease employee turnover.

Safety Management, Management, Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Human resource management, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Industrial management

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Climb aboard the 'Healthy People 2000' bandwagon

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The main objectives of the US Department of Public Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives are discussed. The 672-page plan provides health and safety professionals guidance and baseline figures in measuring their own programs. The government report has set goals for 22 health areas, including objectives for occupational safety and health.

Admin. of public health programs, Evaluation, Reports, Health planning, Healthy People 2000 (Report), United States. Department of Health and Human Services

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