Fire safety features have to be strictly designed into buildings especially high-rise ones. Hence, architects, structural engineers, construction people, interior designers, city authorities, and the owners of buildings should all be interested in precautions against fire. They should follow all the applicable building codes and approved practices.
First-Aid: Vital Checklist To Prevent Children From Drowning
As everyone knows, swimming is lot of fun and a very good exercise too. Yet it must be remembered that accidents during swimming are common and often fatal.
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First-Aid: Precautions While Using Tools and Insecticides
With increasing technological progress, the services
of mechanics are becoming more costly and also
difficult to get. Hence, many people prefer to do their
own household repairs. This requires the use of tools
some of which are sharp and heavy, and some of
which are electrically operated. Adequate precautions
need to be taken for the safe and proper use of these
tools.
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First-Aid: Caring for the Aged
With increasing life expectancy, breakage of joint family system, and higher living standards, the safety of the growing number of the aged is a major concern. They have special needs due to :
First-Aid: Safety Measures for Riding on Two-Wheelers
Though motorized two-wheelers provide speed at a low cost, they do not provide safety. A two-wheeler accident usually proves more damaging and more expensive than one on a bike or in a car. To reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, one should follow all the defensive and safety procedures.
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First-Aid: Road Safety
The rapid technological advances in the last few decades has made transportation very fast but at the same time the results of mishaps are becoming quite horrible and hair raising. Hence, it is really important to take adequate precautions and also to teach young children about road safety.
First-Aid: Picnic, Bon-Fire and Kite Flying – Play It Safe
Everyone loves picnics in the stressful ‘Modern’ life. A picnic is a wonderful way to relax and spend time in natural surroundings. It involves delicious food, fun-filled games and sometimes, a campfire. If you keep in mind a few precautions, the fun and joy will not be spoiled by an accident.
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First-Aid: Safety Measures for Driving in the Rain
The risks on the road increase during the rains, therefore, the driver should be very alert. Road conditions change from one stretch to another due to fallen branches of trees, oil leakage, pot-holes, etc.
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First-Aid: Safety Precautions for Old Age Drivers and Safety of Children
OLD AGE DRIVERS
As the average age and the living standards increase, there is an increasing number of old age drivers for beyond the age of retirement.
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First-Aid: What Should One Giving First-Aid Do?
QUALITIES OF A PERSON GIVING FIRST AID
1. One should be a good observer, able to note the cause and effects of the injury.
2. He should be able to act quickly.
3. He should not panic or get excited at a critical time.
4. One should be resourceful, able to use whatever things are available.
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