Essays and Research Papers on First Aid & Safety

An 11 page paper on this history of this venerable American institution. The paper concludes that though the organization has undergone many changes in its 115-year history, this organization has remained true to -- and even expanded on -- its original ideal of volunteerism. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

In a paper consisting of five pages the changes involving public education with regard to fire prevention are discussed with the emphasis on home and school safety. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.

An 11 page paper summarizing an interview with this furniture manufacturer's facility and safety manager. The interview questions cover such topics as whether the building has been screened for asbestos, radon and lead; employee safety training; approach to worker's compensation; ergonomics and other OSHA standards; and employee assistance programs available. The company regards some issues as falling into ...

6 pages in length. The writer provides a brief assessment pertaining to children and domestic abuse that includes presenting problem, brief history, DSM-IV, therapy and rationale. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the problems revolving around noncompliance with seat belt laws. Although seat belt usage is increasing over time, many are still non-compliant. The author examines the views of those that do not use seat belts, pointing out that education is the key to increasing compliance and saving lives. ...

A 4 pages research paper on properly treating and caring for burn victims -- suffering from varying degrees of burn. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 5 page report on First Aid as it relates specifically to the care of children. Covered are cuts, scrapes, puncture wounds, 1st & 2nd degree burns, and more. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper examining techniques for the prevention of children's injuries. Areas covered include the household, toys, travel, and water. Bibliography lists 6 references.

A 5 page paper that presents the equipment commonly utilized by fire fighters and demonstrates the regulation of this equipment to provide the greatest safety for the user. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper on hydraulic spreaders -- used at the scene of auto accidents to pry apart the bodywork, windows, dashboards, steering wheels, & other materials that wrap around and trap a victim. The writer provides statistics and case examples in which the jaws of life have been used successfully. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper outlining opposing controversies concerning the usage of air bags in automobiles. The paper explains various reports on the new "dangers" of air bags, and offers alternative viewpoints from people who believe that these dangers are examples of mere hysteria. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page examination of governmental required automobile safety measures and their impact on the consumer from both a self-determination level and an economic one. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 3 page overview of safety measures we can incorporate into our lives to reduce our risk of accident, disease, and violence. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 10 page research paper on the human, economic and other benefits to companies who implement industrial safety processes. The writer focuses on the 1997 Champions of Safety winners and looks at details of training and implementation programs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

6 pages in length. Examines the use of rapid intervention teams and fire fighter assistant search teams in the safety of the fireground. Looks at the use by some cities of these teams and their help in ensuring the safety of civilian and firefighter alike. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This seven-page-paper gives an in-depth discussion in the role EMT'S play regarding the AIDS virus. How EMTS can show support to the family when they are called to the scene of an AIDS patient, as well as how they can help the community fight the disease are all included. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 5 page paper looks at domestic fire sprinkler systems. The potential life saving ability of these systems as tools with which to fight fire has long been established, but misconceptions and no active encouragement has meant that they have not been as popular as they should have been. This paper considers their role, cost, ...

This 5 page report discusses family interactions and what takes place in family relationships when a natural disaster such as an earthquake occurs. Because the family is thought of as the basic unit of society and is acknowledged for the essential socio-economic functions that it performs, its place in dealing with the impact of a natural disaster such as an ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses EMS system operations according to the Connecticut Report. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the different aspects of stretcher safety including the equipment chosen and its use. The paper look primarily to stretchers used by the armed forces, but these measures could be equally applied to other scenarios. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses running and the potential it presents for injury. Running involves a number of physiological dynamics that are completely unique to running. An individual’s age, weight, athletic background, biomechanical, physiological, and psychological processes should be considered in order to coordinate the best techniques and training programs. Various modifications in technique can also serve to help in ...

6 pages in length. Reaction to critical incidents, such as tragedies, deaths, serious injuries, hostage and/or threatening situations, require the human being to respond in a way that intensifies the inherent stress related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Those within the rescue field are prone to inordinate levels of stress over and above ...

This 5 page paper looks at how emergency services are dispatched in different areas. Responsibilities of the police, fire, and first aid departments are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This informative 36 page paper looks at the issues of poor air quality in commercial buildings. The paper starts by defining the problem, with some background on the causes and effects of poor air quality. The paper then moves on to consider the problem of sick building syndrome and the way the situation may be ...

A 5 page paper which examines how to set up a workplace fire safety program that is OSHA approved. Bibliography lists 4 sources.