Know your Surroundings

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SPEAKER – ANIL LOBO

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Know your Surroundings. Where you live Know your neighbors Exit Staircases Assembly Point Secure Valuables How to summon for help. Identify Hazards in House. Kitchen / Pantry Bathrooms Balcony / Verandah Store Room General areas. Secure Valuables. Gold / Jewelry Passports - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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SPEAKER ANIL LOBOKnow your SurroundingsWhere you liveKnow your neighborsExit StaircasesAssembly PointSecure ValuablesHow to summon for help

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SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIdentify Hazards in HouseKitchen / PantryBathroomsBalcony / VerandahStore RoomGeneral areas

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOSecure ValuablesGold / JewelryPassportsBank DocumentsOther Important Documents

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOHow to Summon for HelpEvaluate Threat LevelKnow your locationStabilize Medical ConditionCollect documentation neededCall 112

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyElectric ShockBurnsCuts & BruisesBroken BonesHeat Related EmergenciesFaintingHeart AttackAllergy ReactionInsect BitesDiabetes / Low Blood SugarFirst Aid TrainingSPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyElectric ShockStay clear if person in contact with power sourceTurn off powerCall 112 if person is not responsiveIf responsive, take to medical facility at earliestMay have small external burn, cannot tell tissue damage inside body

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyMinor BurnsApply cold water (not ice)Run cold water till burn area does not hurtCover with non stick sterile dressing

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical Emergency

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyIf person is on fireCall 112STOP DROP & ROLL, then cover with wet blanketRemove jewelry and clothing not stuck to skinCover with dry blanketSPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyCuts & BruisesWash with lots of clean waterApply antibiotic ointmentDress woundApply pressure if bleeding does not stopIf puncture skin, leave object inside let medical staff remove itCall 112 if bleeding does not stop in about 15 minutes

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyBroken Bones & SprainsDont straighten body part that is bent or deformedDont move broken bone piercing skinKeep wound cool with ice cold waterCall 112 and don't move patient

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyHeat Related EmergenciesMake person lie down in shadeGive lots of cold fluids and electrolyteRemove excessive clothing, if possibleCool person with cool water sprayStretching & massage muscles gently

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyHeart AttackIf person has no allergy, serious bleeding or signs of stroke, give aspirinPerform CPR, if knowledgeableAct quickly and call 112 or rush patient to hospital

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyAllergy ReactionCheck medical jewelry for type of allergyIf conscious, ask about medication & dosageUse epinephrine penBe alert for signs of shock / trouble breathingSPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyInsect BitesCheck for signs of insect biteWash bite with lots of running waterKnow type of insect to inform medical personnelIf not responsive, call 112 or rush to medical center immediately

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyDiabetes / Low Blood SugarIf person can sit and swallow, give something sweet to drink / eatLet them sit quietly or lie down

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyPoisonLook for leaking / spilled containersGet poison off as quickly as possibleTake off contaminated clothing/jewelryRinse contaminated are with lots of waterRush to medical facility if ingested poison

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOIn Case of Medical EmergencyFirst Aid TrainingHow to perform CPRHow to use AEDWhy get trainingWhere to get training

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOHealth Care Facilities in KuwaitPrimary Health Center (Clinics)Secondary Health Center (Hospitals)Specialist HospitalsPrivate ClinicsPrivate HospitalsPrivate Home Care Providers

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOCar SafetyTiresRadiatorElectricalSeat BeltsChildren in Front SeatUnsecured Items in Car

SPEAKER ANIL LOBODriving AloneIf followed, go to high trafficpublic areaRecord License Plate NumberIn case of accident, call 112 and provide locationCall Spouse or Friend to meet youHave all documents and photocopy too

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOTaking a TaxiUse Reliable Taxi OperatorRecord License Plate NumberCall Spouse or FriendWatch out for unwarranted DetoursNever accept drinks or snacksDont share personal information

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOSafety at OfficeBe aware of emergency exit route and assembly pointsIf working beyond normal hours, inform spouse or friendLet co-workers know that others know you are at workBe aware that you dont get locked inReport suspicious activity and behaviorSPEAKER ANIL LOBOWhile WalkingBe aware of surroundingsAvoid dark or isolated areas go in groupWalk in opposite direction of trafficKeep handbag close to youIf followed, record license plate numberIf you feel threatened, call 112

SPEAKER ANIL LOBOChildren SafetyDont leave kids alone unsupervisedChildren walking for tuitions should go in groups, or with adult supervisionInform your kids if they will be picked up by othersKnow the parents of your childrens friendsSPEAKER ANIL LOBO