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Posted By Barrie (Badger) Etter
Hi
I work for an electronics company who like other similar companies suffer minor burns to employees when soldering that aren't always reported. The non reporting I'm covertly working on.
I was wondering if any similar companies have used the Aloe Vera plant for immediate burn relief? Or alternatively, relief to minor paper type cuts?
Anyone out there with ideas on whether this is a good oor bad idea and why?
As ever thanks in advance.
Badger
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Posted By Melanie Fellows
I met someone a couple of weeks ago who works in a glass plant. He said that in every area in the plant they have aloe vera plants for use on small burns. He said it had very effective healing qualities.
Mel
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Posted By David Bannister
We keep one growing in the kitchen at home - I'm an adventurous but careless cook. The broken leaves weep a sloppy goo that works wonders on minor burns and cuts.
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Posted By Sadie
Hi Barrie
I don't know of any companies who use Aloe Vera for burns etc, but I would like to know of any. I am an independent distributor of Aloe Vera products and we have a fantastic Aloe Gelly which is as near as it can be to the gel in the leaf of the plant. Aloe has been called the burns plant for hundreds of years. Our gel is used in Great Ormond Street Burns Unit. Aloe will help to heal cuts, bruises, grazes and burns in a much shorter time than anything else. If you want any further information, then post a response.
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Posted By Barrie (Badger) Etter
Thanks to Melanie and David. You have proved that its a good idea.
Now I ask is there any restrictions that could stop me from putting the odd plant in place - legal or otherwise?
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Posted By Melanie Fellows
In my opinion there should be no problem with having them dotted about - as long as they are not 'administered' by a first aider.
Awareness could be raised as to the potential benefits, and then people could make their own minds up whether to use it or not.
Mel
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Posted By LMR
I would exercise caution and always ask any injured person as I have various family and friends who have an allergic reaction to Aloe Vera.
Remember also that as first aiders we are not permitted to treat injuries and this could be a grey area or discussion point!
Common sense should prevail.
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Posted By Chris G
As a first aider at work I would keep clear of Aloe Vera - putting a bruised leaf of a non sterile source of allegens onto a wound goes against the training. I'd keep to drench burn with cold water for up to 10 mins & assess using the training criteria whethter to refer to A&E
At home though, great. I've used it for years.
Chris G
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Posted By Tabs
Spend a few pennies (okay a small fistfull of pounds) and seek advice from a medical source.
In terms of legality - yes, there is something stopping you, it's called due care.
I doubt a soldering iron would cause a serious concern very often - but telling people to self-administer Aloe Vera is a VERY dodgy step for an employer. Very.
There are alternatives specially developed as burns treatments, and supplemented with simple training would achieve a much better level of corporate responsibility.
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Posted By Colin Reeves
An interesting thread.
On the one hand many posts correctly refer to caution in use under "due care".
on the other hand many posts (and sometimes the same people) show that it is an effective treatment.
It seems that the law is preventing the use of a usable treatment ......
Discuss!
Colin
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Posted By Julide
why don't you place the aleo vera in the first aider's room?
so they will report and receive proper first aid!
Julide
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Posted By Brett Day
There are some products on the market for burns where there isn't running water available, they come in sterile packs that once opened have a definate shelf life.
Aloe Vera plant is in a pot with soil or other medium that is watered and fed (manure or plant food) so is a good medium for bug.
Burns and bugs = potential for infection.
It goes against what is required of a first aider (prevent worsening).
IMO a definate no no, what people do at home is down to them. At work we do have a 'duty of care'.
Aloe Vera doesn't meet that.
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Posted By Tabs
Colin, the different answers from the same people reflects the fact that in some aspects of our private lives, we are able to exercise some choice, experimentation, and some risk still.
Thankfully, we are protected from those same actions from our employer.
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