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HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL HANDLING

When is an accident Major or Minor?

It is important that everyone understands the
difference between a minor and a major injury.
This way, if you are ever injured yourself or
present when someone else is, you will have a
better idea of how to deal with it. Minor injuries
include a sprain or strains that results in bruising
or swelling and cuts that require stitches or
medical attention are also considered minor.

Major injuries or illnesses would be events such as
a heart attack, stroke, a head injury that caused
the person to become unconscious and also deep
wounds are seen as major. It would mean that an
ambulance is called and hospital treatment is
needed.
Basically, any injury that is severe enough to cause
permanent damage to the body is a major injury
and this is usually seen in life threatening
situations. The injuries that are harmless are the
minor type. Bruises and scratches are considered
minor because they do little harm to our bodies.
Injuries can take place absolutely anywhere.

We all know they can happen where we work,
while we are driving our car, while we are on
vacation and in our home too, but knowing the
difference between major and minor injuries can
help us stay calm, whether it is us or someone else
who is the injured party.