Occupational Health Services

First Aid

First aid for Burns

Call OHS at 617-627-6500 (M-F; 7.30 am-3.30 pm).

Apply cold water to the burned area. Do not apply ice directly to the burn area. Cover the burn area with a clean cloth or dressing.

First aid for Cuts or Lacerations

  • Stop the bleeding; if the bleeding does not stop with gentle pressure, If a large cut or wound occurs with heavy bleeding, please contact TUPD at 617-627-6911
  • Clean the wound by keeping the wound under running water and washing it around the wound with soap.

 

References

https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711

https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/2018-12/fy10_sh-20864-10_rest_worker_manual.pdf