Current Affairs 4th Class

Category : 4th Class

Safety and First Aid

Synopsis

• Accidents mostly happen when we are careless. Accidents can be easily prevented by following rules of safety at home, school and public places.

• Road accidents can be prevented if we are careful and follow the road safety rules.

• You have to be very careful with sharp knives, stoves, fire and with electrical appliances.

• In the bathroom use rubber mats or bathmats to prevent from slipping. Never touch an electric switch with wet hands.

• At school be careful while climbing staircase never climb on desks and chairs.

• At the playground never push or kick someone while playing a game. Never swim alone.

• First-Aid is the immediate help given to a sick or an injured person before proper medical help arrives.

• First-Aid can save a person's life. It can also prevent permanent injuries.

First-Aid Tips

• For cuts and wounds: Wash the wound or cut with water to remove dirt. Wipe with antiseptic lotion and put a Band-Aid to a minor cut and a deeper cut may need cotton pad and sterilised bandage.
• For burns: Wash the minor burnt area with running water and put an antiseptic cream.
• For insect bites: Apply calemine lotion, paste of baking soda with an antiseptic cream.
• If a person has fainted: Make him lie down with his head lower than the body.