Degree of Burn

Degree of Burn is the level of depth of Burn effect on the human skin up to bones.
Degree
of Burn
Skin Layer Depth affected due to BurnBurn
Appearance
Effects of Burn on the Human Body
1st Degree BurnEpidermisRedPainfull, Heal without Scaring.
No Surgery required.
2nd Degree BurnPartial Dermis – homogeneous,
moist, hyperaemic

Deep partial Dermins – less sensate, drier,
with reticula pattern to erythema, no blanch.
MoistMay Scar, Painful Blister.
More Painful.
3rd Degree BurnThrought Deep Dermis, and TissuesStiff BrownHigh Risk of Insfection
Surgery Required.
4th Degree BurnEntends from Dermins
to Fat up to Bones
DryLayers upto Bones are damaged.
May be Loss of Burned Pars.
Surgery Required.
What is Degree of Burn?

Degree of Burn is the level of depth of Burn effect on the human skin up to bones.

Which are lyers from Skin top upto Bones ?

1) Epidermis – Outer layer of Skin.
2) Dermis – Lower layer of Skin.
3) Adipose tissue
4) Muscle
5) Bone

What are Symptoms of Burns?

Type of Symptoms depend on Burn Type and Degree of Burn.
Blister, Pain, Peeling Skin, Red Skin, Shock, Swelling etc.
Treatment of Burn depends on layer of skin affected.

What is Arc Blast ?

Arc Blast is the supersonic shockwave produced when the uncontrolled Arc vaporizes the metal conductors and expanding Plasma.

What is Arc Flash ?

Arc Flash is light and heat produced as a result of Arc Fault, due to low impedance path, which causes electrical explosion or discharge.

When can Arc Flash occur ?

Arc Flash occurs when insulation or isolation between electrified conductors is breached or can no longer withstand the applied voltage.

LOTO – Lockout Tagout

LOTO – Lockout Tagout is the Physical restraint of Device as Hazardous Energy source, While doing Servicing/Maintenance.

What is Energy Control Program ?

Energy Control Program makes sure that Equipment is isolated from energy source and made inoperative before planned Service/Maintenance.

What causes arc flash?

An arc flash causes a very loud sound created by quickly-moving air, or a sound wave, that can reach 140 decibels at a distance of

Fire Classification

Fire Classification basis Material Involved in Fire and Essential Extinguiser Effect required for Fire Suppression.