The institute doctor provided detailed information about first aid. What to do if a thermometer breaks - methods for collecting mercury, cleaning the room. At room temperature, mercury droplets begin to turn into toxic vapors that enter the body through the respiratory tract. The main symptoms of mercury poisoning are: weakness, general malaise, loss of appetite, a metallic taste in the mouth, headache, and a sore throat. To prepare a solution of manganese when collecting mercury, add 2 grams of manganese to 1 liter of water and mix. Open the windows, take people and animals out of the house. Always wear rubber gloves when collecting mercury.

It is necessary to provide first aid to a patient with a fracture or trauma. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen the fractured area, that is, do not move it. The fractured area should be supported by a solid object, that is, a wooden board, and a scarf or cloth to tie it. They provided information about these.

Information was also provided on first aid for burns. The burned area is washed with cold water. A potato is peeled and grated with a grater and placed on the burned area. Toothpaste is also applied to the burned area. Synthetic fabrics are not allowed to come close to the burned area.

First aid for carbon monoxide poisoning. The person poisoned by carbon monoxide is taken to fresh air. The heartbeat is checked. If the heartbeat has stopped, the heart should be massaged and artificial respiration should be given. A handkerchief is placed over the patient's mouth, air is given once and the heart is pressed 3 times with the help of the hand. When the heart starts beating, it is stopped.

First aid for seizures and epilepsy. It is necessary to lay the person having a seizure on his side. We remove any breakable and sharp objects from him. If it is impossible to do during a seizure, it is impossible to force the patient to open his mouth, stick a spoon or other object into his mouth.

The head of the Civil and Labor Protection Department of the Institute, acting head of the Institute, Azizov R., also gave an explanation of the types of fire extinguishers and how to use them.

Foam-air fire extinguishers are used to extinguish solid materials and flammable liquids. They are more effective in the initial stages of a fire. It is forbidden to extinguish alkali metals, electrical equipment connected to the network, and materials that do not require oxygen for combustion with such mixtures.

Powder fire extinguishers are used to extinguish burning electrical equipment with a voltage of up to 1000 V and flammable liquids. They are prohibited from being used to extinguish materials that burn in the absence of oxygen.

Such devices are inspected annually and filled with fire extinguishing agent once every five years.

Aerosol fire extinguishers are a relatively new invention. They are the primary effective means of fighting fires. The fire extinguisher forms a dense film on the surface of burning objects. This prevents oxygen from entering the fire. The film does not damage the object, as it can be removed with a detergent.