Remember, Remember, 5th November, & Say "No" To Danger
BONFIRE NIGHT should be a wonderful and joyous event. To ensure that everybody enjoys the fireworks and treacle toffee this November, I urge you to gain some basic health and safety knowledge to reduce the number of accidents this year. With almost 990 people being injured by fireworks last year it's important to take care when dealing with fireworks and always make sure the bonfire is a safe distance from children, pets and adults alike.
Last year 50 percent of injuries were sustained at family and private parties - so organisers, please make a note of my top tips.
If you should find yourself in need of assisting someone in a First Aid situation please use this checklist to help you:
* Remember that our priorities are always DRAB
* Assess the situation and check for danger. The biggest danger is the fire and lack of control. Move people away from the area.
* The biggest risk on Bonfire Night is burns from the fire or from fireworks. Another risk is choking (unusual treats like toffee apples can get stuck in the throat).
Both types of casualtiy will also suffer from Shock.
* Choking casualties are always the number one priority, however you can get other people to help you. Cool water will help with burns.
* Choking casualty
Leaning the casualty forward, give them 5 slaps on the back.
If that doesn’t work, the give 5 abdominal thrusts – checking to see if the object is removed before each abdominal thrust.
* Burn casualty
All burns should be cooled for a minimum of 10 minutes – or until medical aid arrives. If a burn is bigger than a 50p piece, please seek medical advice.
A burn to the eye is extremely serious and additional assistance will be required - the casualty will suffer from severe shock, so lay the casualty down, give lots of reassurance and irrigate the eye until the emergency services arrive. Raise the casualty’s legs to promote circulation from the legs to the vital organs.
Some further tips:
1. Purchase good quality fireworks to avoid injury.
2. Avoid using any inflammatory liquids to light a bonfire.
3. Only use wood, twigs, branches etc for the bonfire, avoid throwing just anything onto the it – some materials are toxic when burned.
4. Never throw aerosols onto a bonfire.
5. Put one person in charge of the bonfire and one in charge of the fireworks. The person responsible should avoid drinking alcohol.
6. Light fireworks in an area cordoned off and where it is unlikely to cause damage to other things including sheds etc.
7. Buy some first aid equipment and keep it handy for the occasion. We recommend a substance called Burn Shield which is made up of 96% water and the rest is a gel. I recommend Burn Shield, which is placed directly over a burn and can be used instead of water. Some ambulance services in the UK use this product as it is extremely effective. And, because it contains no chemicals, it can be used on any burn in a first aid situation. If you would like to purchase the product it costs £4.50+VAT and is worth every penny. It can also be used for sunburn too! If you are unsure where to purchase these items, please visit our website shop.
Have a safe and enjoyable evening on 5th November.
Last year 50 percent of injuries were sustained at family and private parties - so organisers, please make a note of my top tips.
If you should find yourself in need of assisting someone in a First Aid situation please use this checklist to help you:
* Remember that our priorities are always DRAB
* Assess the situation and check for danger. The biggest danger is the fire and lack of control. Move people away from the area.
* The biggest risk on Bonfire Night is burns from the fire or from fireworks. Another risk is choking (unusual treats like toffee apples can get stuck in the throat).
Both types of casualtiy will also suffer from Shock.
* Choking casualties are always the number one priority, however you can get other people to help you. Cool water will help with burns.
* Choking casualty
Leaning the casualty forward, give them 5 slaps on the back.
If that doesn’t work, the give 5 abdominal thrusts – checking to see if the object is removed before each abdominal thrust.
* Burn casualty
All burns should be cooled for a minimum of 10 minutes – or until medical aid arrives. If a burn is bigger than a 50p piece, please seek medical advice.
A burn to the eye is extremely serious and additional assistance will be required - the casualty will suffer from severe shock, so lay the casualty down, give lots of reassurance and irrigate the eye until the emergency services arrive. Raise the casualty’s legs to promote circulation from the legs to the vital organs.
Some further tips:
1. Purchase good quality fireworks to avoid injury.
2. Avoid using any inflammatory liquids to light a bonfire.
3. Only use wood, twigs, branches etc for the bonfire, avoid throwing just anything onto the it – some materials are toxic when burned.
4. Never throw aerosols onto a bonfire.
5. Put one person in charge of the bonfire and one in charge of the fireworks. The person responsible should avoid drinking alcohol.
6. Light fireworks in an area cordoned off and where it is unlikely to cause damage to other things including sheds etc.
7. Buy some first aid equipment and keep it handy for the occasion. We recommend a substance called Burn Shield which is made up of 96% water and the rest is a gel. I recommend Burn Shield, which is placed directly over a burn and can be used instead of water. Some ambulance services in the UK use this product as it is extremely effective. And, because it contains no chemicals, it can be used on any burn in a first aid situation. If you would like to purchase the product it costs £4.50+VAT and is worth every penny. It can also be used for sunburn too! If you are unsure where to purchase these items, please visit our website shop.
Have a safe and enjoyable evening on 5th November.
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