SNAKE MENACE – SAFETY TIPS
As we know in cross country pipeline projects one of the hazard is snake bite around our site
premises,
Some of the safety tips and first aid measures for snake bites are given below for better
understanding and communication to employees/contract workers.
Do’s & Don’ts for Snakebite Emergency
A. Don’ts:
• Do not bleed the wound.
• Do not put ice on the bite.
• Do not eat or drink anything
• Do not engage in strenuous physical activity
• Do not cut or incise bite marks
• Do not apply oral suction to bite
• Do not take any self medication
• Do not delay seeking medical attention
• Do not remove dressings/elastic wrap until arrival at hospital (laboratory might need
to take a swab to identify the snake..
B. Do’s:
• Avoid yourself or victim from risk of a second bite.
• Remove tight clothing, shoes, watch or rings near bite area before swelling starts.
• Calm the victim. Virtually all snakebites are successfully treated. Panic can increase
the danger to the victim by inducing rapid heartbeat.
• Apply hard direct pressure with gauze pad over bite area
• Soak gauze pad with Beta dine if possible before application
• Wrap affected extremity with 2"-3" elastic bandaging
• Wrap as tightly as one would for a sprain
• Keep the bitten limb below the level of the heart. This slows down the spread of the
poison to the heart
• Immobilize affected extremity; use a splint if possible
• Get medical attention as soon as possible.
• Ensure the availability of anti venom serum in the hospital.
SNAKE MENACE – SAFETY TIPS
If you work in an area where there are poisonous snakes, you need to know the basics of snake safety
and life saving snake bite instructions. If you come face to face with a poisonous snake, you need to
know precisely what to do. Here are the basics of snake safety precautions and some life saving snake
bite tips.
Preventive Measures to keep snakes away
• Remove vegetations around the site.
• Pouring Carbolic acid around site boundaries of camp in regular intervals will keep away
poisonous snakes.
Precautions to avoid snake bite
• Wear shoes at least ankle high when walking in suspected snake area. Before you wear your
shoes, check inside the shoes for any snake/insect hiding inside.
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Never sit or step over obstacles without looking
carefully.
• Avoid stepping out in the dark, especially during the monsoons, without a torch and shoes.
• Never go near the bushes for attending to natural calls.
• Don’t try to chase away, snakes as they become more aggressive. Snakes have many sensing
devices to warn them of your presence. Quiet often they move away on hearing noise, movement
of people etc.
• Never try to hit a snake or try to catch it. Remember, where there is one, there are likely others!
• Never handle a snake, even if you think it is dead.
• Before lifting any material lying for long on ground with hands, look for snakes/insects hiding
inside.
• Always check inside the gunny bags, cartons, boxes before putting your hands inside or lifting
them.
Learn basic snakebite first aid. Prepare yourself and always expect the
unexpected.
Symptoms of Snake Bite
• A pair of puncture marks
• Severe pain at the bite area
• Redness & swelling around bite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Disturbed breathing
• Increased salivation
• Sweating
Note: Killing the snake is an offense as per Indian wildlife act of 1972.
As we know in cross country pipeline projects one of the hazard is snake bite around our site
premises,
Some of the safety tips and first aid measures for snake bites are given below for better
understanding and communication to employees/contract workers.
Do’s & Don’ts for Snakebite Emergency
A. Don’ts:
• Do not bleed the wound.
• Do not put ice on the bite.
• Do not eat or drink anything
• Do not engage in strenuous physical activity
• Do not cut or incise bite marks
• Do not apply oral suction to bite
• Do not take any self medication
• Do not delay seeking medical attention
• Do not remove dressings/elastic wrap until arrival at hospital (laboratory might need
to take a swab to identify the snake..
B. Do’s:
• Avoid yourself or victim from risk of a second bite.
• Remove tight clothing, shoes, watch or rings near bite area before swelling starts.
• Calm the victim. Virtually all snakebites are successfully treated. Panic can increase
the danger to the victim by inducing rapid heartbeat.
• Apply hard direct pressure with gauze pad over bite area
• Soak gauze pad with Beta dine if possible before application
• Wrap affected extremity with 2"-3" elastic bandaging
• Wrap as tightly as one would for a sprain
• Keep the bitten limb below the level of the heart. This slows down the spread of the
poison to the heart
• Immobilize affected extremity; use a splint if possible
• Get medical attention as soon as possible.
• Ensure the availability of anti venom serum in the hospital.
SNAKE MENACE – SAFETY TIPS
If you work in an area where there are poisonous snakes, you need to know the basics of snake safety
and life saving snake bite instructions. If you come face to face with a poisonous snake, you need to
know precisely what to do. Here are the basics of snake safety precautions and some life saving snake
bite tips.
Preventive Measures to keep snakes away
• Remove vegetations around the site.
• Pouring Carbolic acid around site boundaries of camp in regular intervals will keep away
poisonous snakes.
Precautions to avoid snake bite
• Wear shoes at least ankle high when walking in suspected snake area. Before you wear your
shoes, check inside the shoes for any snake/insect hiding inside.
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Never sit or step over obstacles without looking
carefully.
• Avoid stepping out in the dark, especially during the monsoons, without a torch and shoes.
• Never go near the bushes for attending to natural calls.
• Don’t try to chase away, snakes as they become more aggressive. Snakes have many sensing
devices to warn them of your presence. Quiet often they move away on hearing noise, movement
of people etc.
• Never try to hit a snake or try to catch it. Remember, where there is one, there are likely others!
• Never handle a snake, even if you think it is dead.
• Before lifting any material lying for long on ground with hands, look for snakes/insects hiding
inside.
• Always check inside the gunny bags, cartons, boxes before putting your hands inside or lifting
them.
Learn basic snakebite first aid. Prepare yourself and always expect the
unexpected.
Symptoms of Snake Bite
• A pair of puncture marks
• Severe pain at the bite area
• Redness & swelling around bite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Disturbed breathing
• Increased salivation
• Sweating
Note: Killing the snake is an offense as per Indian wildlife act of 1972.
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