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Showing posts with label public safety. Show all posts
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Friday, August 03, 2018

What Should You Do If You Get Stung By A Jellyfish?


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A couple is the latest victim of Dikya or a type of JellyFish that has a poisonous and fatal sting. 
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Just recently, a 7-year-old Filipino-Italian girl died from a jellyfish sting while enjoying her vacation with family in Caramoan Island in Camarines Sur.

According to her mother, Gaia Trimarchi was enjoying the shallow waters of Sabitang Laya island, picking seashells, when she heard the girl suddenly scream in pain. Apparently, Gaia was stung by a jellyfish in the lower part of her body.

Within minutes, the skin of Gaia’s affected leg turned purple as she desperately tried to remove the barbs which had then spread to her hands.

It took nearly an hour before they reached the hospital in Caramoan town, but by then Gaia already succumbed to a serious allergic reaction caused by the box jelly fish’s venom which is considered to be among the deadliest in the world.

What is a jellyfish?

Jellyfish are among the most poisonous sea creatures in the world. In the Philippines alone, it kills 20 to 40 people each year as per the United States National Science Foundation’s research.
Just recently, a 7-year-old Filipino-Italian girl died from jellyfish sting while enjoying her vacation with family in Caramoan Island in Camarines Sur. According to her mother, Gaia Trimarchi was enjoying the shallow waters of Sabitang Laya island, picking seashells, when she heard the girl suddenly screamed in pain. Apparently, Gaia was stung by a jellyfish in the lower part of her body. Within minutes, the skin of Gaia’s affected leg turned purple as she desperately tried to remove the barbs which then spread to her hands. It took nearly an hour before they reached the hospital in Caramoan town, but by then Gaia already succumbed to serious allergic reaction caused by the box jelly fish’s venom which is considered to be among the deadliest in the world. What is a jellyfish? Jelly fish is among the most poisonous sea creatures in the world. In the Philippines alone, it kills 20 to 40 people each year as per the United States National Science Foundation’s research. Jelly fish belongs to the subphylum Medusozoa family, a major part of the phylum Cnidaria. Its tentacles are armed with stinging cells which it used to capture prey or defend itself from predators. Box jelly fish (Irukandji jellyfish), which stung Gaia, has a square-shaped, box-like bell from each of the four lower corners where a short pedalium or stalk hangs with one or more long, slender tentacles. Jelly fish sting Jelly fish stings by its tentacles, through which it releases a venom that paralyzes its prey. Normally, a jelly fish won’t attack humans, but anyone swimming close to it may be stung just the same. Not all species of jelly fish venom can cause adverse reactions on humans, only some. But the sting of the poisonous ones can cause mild discomfort to extreme pain and death. One who got stung by a box jelly fish would experience spasms, followed by paralysis, cardiac respiratory arrest and, worse, death in just minutes. First aid Gaia’s mother blamed the resort and the boatmen for not having vinegar readily available which could have saved her daughter’s life. Instead, what they did was rub some gasoline on Gaia’s legs which proved to be ineffective. Vinegar is the best and proven first aid for jelly fish stung before victims may be taken to a hospital. Vinegar is a type of weak acid that prevents jelly fish stingers (tentacles or barbs) from firing more stings. NOTE: Rinsing the affected part with COOL, FRESH WATER would only trigger stingers to fire more. Also, it is advisable NOT to scrape off stingers from the affected skin as this may make the matters worse. Instead, follow this steps as first aid: • Quickly remove the victim from the water. • Rinse the area with vinegar which should come in handy during swimming • Don't rub the affected area, to prevent the injury from getting worse. • Use tweezers to remove any tentacles still attached skin. Do NOT scrape the area using hard object such as a credit card. • Do not apply ice or ice packs to the area, ‘though a hot shower or soak may help ease the pain. • Immediately seek help from health care professional and ask if pain relievers might help the victim. If the victim showed adverse reactions like difficulty in breathing or swallowing, swollen tongue or lips, nausea or vomiting, extreme pain or headache, dizziness or muscle spasms, CALL AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY AND TOOK HER/HIM to the nearest hospital. Finally, before swimming on a beach, ask the resort management or any locals if jelly fish are roaming in the waters, then avoid the water altogether if similar incidents have been reported in the past.
Jellyfish belong to the subphylum Medusozoa family; a major part of the phylum Cnidaria. Its tentacles are armed with stinging cells which are used to capture prey or defend itself from predators.

The box jellyfish (Irukandji jellyfish), which stung Gaia, has a square-shaped, box-like bell from each of the four lower corners where a short pedalium or stalk hangs with one or more long, slender tentacles.

Jellyfish Sting

Jellyfish stings by its tentacles, through which it releases a venom that paralyzes its prey. Normally, a jellyfish won’t attack humans, but anyone swimming close to it may be stung just the same.

Not all species of jellyfish venom can cause adverse reactions in humans; only some.
Just recently, a 7-year-old Filipino-Italian girl died from jellyfish sting while enjoying her vacation with family in Caramoan Island in Camarines Sur. According to her mother, Gaia Trimarchi was enjoying the shallow waters of Sabitang Laya island, picking seashells, when she heard the girl suddenly screamed in pain. Apparently, Gaia was stung by a jellyfish in the lower part of her body. Within minutes, the skin of Gaia’s affected leg turned purple as she desperately tried to remove the barbs which then spread to her hands. It took nearly an hour before they reached the hospital in Caramoan town, but by then Gaia already succumbed to serious allergic reaction caused by the box jelly fish’s venom which is considered to be among the deadliest in the world. What is a jellyfish? Jelly fish is among the most poisonous sea creatures in the world. In the Philippines alone, it kills 20 to 40 people each year as per the United States National Science Foundation’s research. Jelly fish belongs to the subphylum Medusozoa family, a major part of the phylum Cnidaria. Its tentacles are armed with stinging cells which it used to capture prey or defend itself from predators. Box jelly fish (Irukandji jellyfish), which stung Gaia, has a square-shaped, box-like bell from each of the four lower corners where a short pedalium or stalk hangs with one or more long, slender tentacles. Jelly fish sting Jelly fish stings by its tentacles, through which it releases a venom that paralyzes its prey. Normally, a jelly fish won’t attack humans, but anyone swimming close to it may be stung just the same. Not all species of jelly fish venom can cause adverse reactions on humans, only some. But the sting of the poisonous ones can cause mild discomfort to extreme pain and death. One who got stung by a box jelly fish would experience spasms, followed by paralysis, cardiac respiratory arrest and, worse, death in just minutes. First aid Gaia’s mother blamed the resort and the boatmen for not having vinegar readily available which could have saved her daughter’s life. Instead, what they did was rub some gasoline on Gaia’s legs which proved to be ineffective. Vinegar is the best and proven first aid for jelly fish stung before victims may be taken to a hospital. Vinegar is a type of weak acid that prevents jelly fish stingers (tentacles or barbs) from firing more stings. NOTE: Rinsing the affected part with COOL, FRESH WATER would only trigger stingers to fire more. Also, it is advisable NOT to scrape off stingers from the affected skin as this may make the matters worse. Instead, follow this steps as first aid: • Quickly remove the victim from the water. • Rinse the area with vinegar which should come in handy during swimming • Don't rub the affected area, to prevent the injury from getting worse. • Use tweezers to remove any tentacles still attached skin. Do NOT scrape the area using hard object such as a credit card. • Do not apply ice or ice packs to the area, ‘though a hot shower or soak may help ease the pain. • Immediately seek help from health care professional and ask if pain relievers might help the victim. If the victim showed adverse reactions like difficulty in breathing or swallowing, swollen tongue or lips, nausea or vomiting, extreme pain or headache, dizziness or muscle spasms, CALL AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY AND TOOK HER/HIM to the nearest hospital. Finally, before swimming on a beach, ask the resort management or any locals if jelly fish are roaming in the waters, then avoid the water altogether if similar incidents have been reported in the past.

 But the sting of the poisonous ones can cause mild discomfort to extreme pain and death. One who gets stung by a box jellyfish would experience spasms, followed by paralysis, cardiac respiratory arrest and, worse, death in just minutes.

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Gaia’s mother blamed the resort and the boatmen for not having vinegar readily available which could have saved her daughter’s life. Instead, what they did was rub some gasoline on Gaia’s legs which proved to be ineffective.

Vinegar is the best and proven first aid for jellyfish stung before victims may be taken to a hospital.

Vinegar is a type of weak acid that prevents jellyfish stingers (tentacles or barbs) from firing more stings. NOTE: Rinsing the affected part with COOL, FRESHWATER would only trigger stingers to fire more.

Also, it is advisable NOT to scrape off stingers from the affected skin as this may make the matters worse. Instead, follow these steps as first aid:

  • Quickly remove the victim from the water.
  • Rinse the area with vinegar which should come in handy during swimming
  • Don't rub the affected area, to prevent the injury from getting worse.
  • Use tweezers to remove any tentacles still attached skin. Do NOT scrape the area using a hard object such as a credit card.
  • Do not apply ice or ice packs to the area, ‘though a hot shower or soak may help ease the pain.
  • Immediately seek help from healthcare professional and ask if pain relievers might help the victim.
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If the victim shows adverse reactions like difficulty in breathing or swallowing, swollen tongue or lips, nausea or vomiting, extreme pain or a headache, dizziness or muscle spasms, CALL AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY AND TAKE HER/HIM to the nearest hospital.

Finally, before swimming on a beach, ask the resort management or any locals if jelly fish are roaming in the waters, then avoid the water altogether if similar incidents have been reported in the past.

This article is filed under: health, first aid for the jellyfish sting, jellyfish sting, dangers of jelly fish

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Saturday, August 26, 2017

DOLE Prohibits Wearing Of High Heels At Work ; Dasmariñas City Government Prohibits Motorcycle Riders From Wearing A Helmet



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The Department of Labor and Employment prohibits the compulsory wearing of high heels at work. They also ordered giving a paid break for the workers who are standing for two hours straight 
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III already signed a department order  that prohibits mandatory wearing of high heels especially for the jobs that require prolonged standing.
Under the department order, mandating the workers to wear any  shoes with heels higher than an inch.
The employers also has to give  a paid 15-minute break for the workers who is already standing for two hours straight. The 15 minute break must not be deducted to their salary if they took a break for 15 minutes.
According to a study made by Bureau of working conditions (BWC) standing for more than 2 hours straight can have adverse effect on our health, and could be worsen by wearing high heeled shoes.


 Dr. Teresita Cucueco of BWC, explained that prolonged standing can cause different problems in the spine, joints and the legs.

 Alliance of Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) said that the department order is a great for  help sales ladies, waitresses, lady guards and others.

Employers' Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), said that the 15 minute break for the employees has long been existing. 

The department order from DOLE will begin  its effectivity after the 15-day publication. It could be amended if anybody from  the group of employers or the workers would have suggestions for improvement of the said department order, according to DOLE.
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Meanwhile, the local government of the City of Dasmariñas, Cavite prohibited starting Friday, the wearing of helmet among motorcycle riders in the light of a series of shooting incident perpetrated by unidentified gunman on a motorcycle. 

 Resolution 153 of the City Government restricted wearing of helmets,bonnets, ski masks, and other sort to cover the faces of those who are driving the motorcycle or the back rider. 

 The speed limit for motorcycles is also limited to 20 to 40 kilometers per hour and using damaged and unreadable plate numbers are not allowed.

The resolution covers all streets in Dasmariñas except Aguinaldo Highway, Governor's Drive and the Paliparan-Salawag-Molino Road.



Dasmariñas Mayor Elpidio Barzaga said in a statement that the resolution is based on the recommendation of  the Liga ng mga Barangay, Peace and Order Council and the police to address the crime involving "riding-in-tandem" who victimize bystanders.


In a social media post, Mayor Barzaga provided his mobile number as well as the numbers of police officers whom the public can contact in case of emergency. A P500,000 reward will also be given to those who will provide information that may lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.

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