This is a workplace safety poster that teaches workers how to practice responding to a snake bite so action is fast and correct when it really happens.

 This is a workplace safety poster that teaches workers how to practice responding to a snake bite so action is fast and correct when it really happens.

The top message: Snake Bite Mock Drill, Be Prepared, Save Lives. The idea is to know what to do before it happens.

The risk and the practice scenario

The Risk: Snakes can be in fields, bushes, worksites and remote areas. A bite can cause serious illness or death if not treated promptly.

Mock Drill Scenario: The example used is a worker bitten on the leg while working near bushes. That sets up the drill.

What to do during the drill

When someone is bitten:

1. Keep Calm and Reassure: Prevent panic.

2. Call for Help: Alert supervisor, first aider or emergency services.

3. Immobilize the Victim: Keep the bitten limb still and at heart level.

4. Remove Constriction: Take off rings, watch, tight clothing near the bite.

5. Apply a Pressure Immobilization Bandage (PBI): PBI means Pressure Immobilization Bandage, an elastic bandage wrapped from the bite site upward to slow venom movement. It is not a tourniquet that stops blood flow.

6. Monitor the Victim: Check breathing, pulse and be ready for CPR if needed.

Do's and Don'ts

DO's: Keep victim calm and still, apply a pressure bandage not a tourniquet, keep limb at heart level, seek medical help urgently, monitor vital signs.

DON'Ts: Do not cut the wound, suck the venom, apply a tourniquet, use ice or chemicals, or try to catch or kill the snake.

How the drill flows

Key Drill Steps simplifies it to four actions: Identify and control the situation, call for help, immobilize and apply pressure bandage, transport to hospital.

Remember: Time is critical. Quick and correct action can save a life.

Prevent Snake Bites: Wear protective boots and clothing, keep work areas clear of bushes and tall grass, use a torch at night, avoid reaching into crevices.

The footer sums it up: Be Alert, Respond Correctly, Save Lives. 🌡️🔥⚠️🗼🏗️🚧🚥🚨⛑️

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