Bitten by Mouse
Two days ago the Electricity of my Apartment went off at 1:42 am midnight and I got bitten by Mouse.
I went down to look for an electrician and then we got into a meter room constructed some 10 Years ago by some crazy Builder. It was almost dark with some light from the basement parking area pouring into meter room.
We were using Torches.
Than all of sudden I felt something climbing up my feet and Hush! Before i could actually react a big mouse had almost entered my dress from my pajamas/lower.
That one minute was one of the worst minutes of my life.
I shook my leg in all possible directions and with out bothering about ergonomics.
Finally I desisted myself of the mouse but before leaving he bit me hard just under the knee.
Electricity Crisis was over and I had to rush to the Hospital with pain and bleeding.
I underwent anti rabbies vaccination which will go on for few weeks.
The way vaccination was done or may be it was due to my own immune system I also suffered from fever and slight swelling at the point of Injections.
After six hours I learned that I have also developed back ache and i cannot sit or walk properly. It was due to the uncontrolled reactionary movements during that minute of matter.
Small Hazards Should Never Be Ignored
A mouse may appear to be a small and insignificant workplace hazard, particularly when compared with heavy machinery, fire, chemicals or working at height. However, incidents involving pests remind us that workplace health and safety risks come in many different forms.
Rodents can create problems in offices, warehouses, food storage areas and industrial facilities. Apart from the possibility of direct contact, their presence may indicate poor housekeeping, gaps in building maintenance or inadequate pest-control arrangements. Food waste, poorly stored materials and areas that are rarely inspected can create conditions that allow pests to develop and remain unnoticed.
Good housekeeping is therefore an important part of workplace safety. Work areas should be kept clean, waste should be removed regularly and food should not be left in locations that attract rodents or insects. Storage areas should also be inspected periodically, particularly where materials remain untouched for long periods.
Building maintenance is equally important. Small openings, damaged doors, gaps around pipes and poorly sealed access points can provide easy entry for rodents. Identifying and correcting these weaknesses can help prevent a minor nuisance from becoming a larger workplace problem.
Employees should also understand the importance of reporting pest activity. Seeing a mouse, droppings or other evidence of infestation should not simply be ignored. Early reporting allows the organization to investigate the source and take corrective action before the problem spreads.
If a person is bitten or scratched by an animal, the incident should be taken seriously. The affected person should follow appropriate first-aid procedures and seek prompt medical advice when necessary. The incident should also be reported through the organization’s established system so that the circumstances can be reviewed.
Incident reporting is not only about recording injuries. It provides an opportunity to identify why the event occurred and what preventive measures are required. In this case, questions may include: Why was the animal present? Were there existing signs of pest activity? Could better housekeeping or maintenance have prevented the incident?
The lesson is simple: not every workplace hazard looks dangerous at first sight. Small and routine problems can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences when they are ignored.
An effective safety culture encourages employees to report hazards regardless of their size. A loose cable, a water leak, damaged flooring or evidence of pests may not appear serious individually, but early action can prevent injuries, property damage and more complicated problems later.
Safety is often about paying attention to the small things before they become big things.
Now I realize following,
- No Loose Clothing while working in areas with mice hazard.
- Safety should not be limited to work place.
- Safety Shoes or Closed Shoes are mandatory while working in such area
- Significance of proper lighting
- When you look for a house make sure Builder has set the safety right
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