First aid at work. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
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KAYSVILLE UTAH EAST STAKE PIONEER TREK
Safety, Prevention, and First Aid
SEEK, ACT, BECOME, REMEMBER
Wherefore, stand ye in holy places and be not moved
until the day of the Lord come; for behold, it cometh quickly,
saith the Lord. Amen.D&C 87:8
BLISTERS
BLISTERS
BLISTERS
OUCH!
BLISTERS
Wear supportive, well broken-in
shoes
BLISTERS
No!
BLISTERS
No!!
BLISTERS
No!!
BLISTERS
Socks: Two Pair
Thin underneathThicker on top
BLISTERS
NO WET SOCKS!
BRING EXTRA
ANTI-PERSPIRANT ON FEET
Prevents moisture which can add to
blisters
If you get hot spots-
STOP RIGHT AWAY and -
Early blisters
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
CHAFING
CHAFING
CHAFING
Prevent on thighs and buttocks by . . .
PUT ON CLEAN UNDERCLOTHES EACH DAY
WEAR KNEE LENGTH SPANDEX AND . . .
APPLY CREAMS, POWDERS, ANITPERSPIRANT
BEFORE CHAFING BEGINS!
CHAFING
IF YOU GET
CHAFING
IF YOU GET
CHAFING
IF YOU GET
CHAFING
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
CUTS AND SCRAPES
CUTS AND SCRAPESCLEAN AND COVER
Soap & water as soon as possible
Cover with a bandage
CUTS AND SCRAPES
Report increased redness,
swelling, drainage, or pain
to a medical person!
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
DEHYDRATION
DEHYDRATION
DRINK TO PREVENT THIRST!
DEHYDRATIONBring a
camelback stylewater
container or
a 2-Liter bottle
Don’t wait until you are thirsty!
Remind your
family members
to drink!!!
OFTEN –
DRINK WATEREVERY 20 – 25
MINUTES
DEHYDRATIONDO NOT DRINK CREEK WATER
DEHYDRATION
If you feel sick –• Headache• Nausea (going to vomit)• Dizzy• Muscle Cramps
REMEMBER . . .Notify a medical committee member, or . . .
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
EXHAUSTION
EXHAUSTION
Have you been walking?Fitness training?
If not, GET STARTED!
EXHAUSTION
Walk, run, or ride bikes
for 1 hour3 – 5 times a week.
EXHAUSTION
EAT to maintain energy!
EXHAUSTION
DRINK PLENTY of WATER!!!
Dehydration Exhaustion
EXHAUSTION
If you feel sick –• Headache• Nausea (going to vomit)• Dizzy• Muscle Cramps
REMEMBER . . .Notify a medical committee member, or . . .
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
INSECT BITES/TICS
BEFORE TREK
SPRAY ALL CLOTHING
WITH PERMETHR
IN
APPLY 100% DEET TO SKIN TWICE A DAY
DEET Concentration
Hours of Protection
5-10% 2-4 hours
15% 6 hours
25-30% up to 8 hours
100% 10+ hours
DAILY TICK CHECKS
USE A MIRROR OR HAVE ANOTHER PERSON CHECK
• Under the arms• In and around the ears
• Inside belly button• Back of the knees
• In and around the hair• Between the legs• Around the waist
How to remove a tick (CDC recommendations)
1.Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible.
2.Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal.
3.After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.
IF YOU THINK YOU FIND A TICK:
GET HELP TO REMOVE ITAvoid folklore remedies such as "painting" the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using
heat to make the tick detach from the skin. Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as
possible--not waiting for it to detach.
Notify a medical committee member, or . . .
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
LIGHTNING SAFETY
LIGHTNING
• Move away fromhandcarts.
• Get to low ground quickly.
• Get 15 feet away from another
person.• Crouch on balls of
feet with head down.
LIGHTNING CROUCH POSITION
Minimim contact with ground
SPRAINS/STRAINS
SPRAINS/STRAINS
• Fitness training can
help prevent problems
• Stretch joints and muscles before after exercise
IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
• Difficulty walking
• Pain, swelling, bruising in any joint or limb
• or any other painful symptoms . . .
YOU MAY NEED:
• Rest• Ice• Compression Wrap• Elevation of the
injured partOne of the medical committee members can help you. So, report your injury . . .
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
SUNBURN
PREVENTION IS KEY
• Long sleeves• Large brimmed
hat or bonnet
PREVENTION IS KEY
• Sunscreen - at least 15 SPF (higher = more protection)
• Remember to cover nose & ears, if
exposed
IF YOU THINK YOU ARE GETTING A BURN:
• Skin starts to sting or burn• Symptoms may not begin
until after the burn is already occurring
• Keep the area covered, AND
TELL YOUR MA & PA!
YOUR MA & PAhave received some basic first aid training. Always let them know if you are having a problem. You can also check with a
member of the medical committee.
WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL!