Emergency First Aid

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First aid is medical attention usually given immediately after an injury happens while the victim is still at the location where they were injured

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According to OSHA, millions of workplace injuries occur each year. With numbers that high, at some point you will most likely see or be involved in a situation that requires first aid.

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There must be at least one worker trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

(CPR) on every shift if there no clinic or hospital nearby

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Companies also must provide first aid equipment and an ANSI-approved first aid kit

The first aid kit should have items that can treat the type of accidents that could happen at your workplace

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Some workplaces may also have an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Only workers who are trained on how to use an AED should use one

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If you work with corrosive materials, your company must also have eyewash stations and emergency showers for quick drenching or flushing in case a worker is exposed

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You need to know where all of these first aid items are and be familiar with your company’s site-specific first aid procedures

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If you are trained and must give first aid, remember to practice universal precautions: treat any bodily fluids as if infected

Wear disposable gloves while giving first aid to protect yourself from infection

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If a worker needs first aid, the first thing you need to do is check your surroundings

Look for anything that could put you and the injured worker in danger Check for fires, toxic smoke or gases,

an unstable foundation, and electrical wires

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Once you have assessed the situation, call 911

When help is on the way, care for the injured worker if you are trained

to do so

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If the person is responsive, ask about what happenedIf the worker is unconscious and facedown, roll the

person face up while supporting their head,

neck, and back

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Check for responsiveness by tapping the worker on the shoulder and shouting, “Are you okay?”

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Check the worker head to toe for injuries

Check the worker’s circulationScan the worker’s body for severe bleedingCheck for a medical alert tag If the injured worker is wearing one, give this information to the 911 dispatcher and emergency medical services (EMS) workers when they arrive

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Monitor the worker for any changes and give first aid care only if you are trained to do so

Your involvement only lasts until EMS arrives

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Report the accident and any exposures to your supervisor as soon as possible

Remember, during any first aid incident, remain calm, and call for help

immediately

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1. ______________ is medical attention usually given immediately after an injury happens while the victim is still at the location where they were injured.

A. First aidB. A fit testC. A medical evaluationD. A drug test

2. There must be at least _______________ trained in first aid and CPR on every shift if there is no clinic or hospital nearby.

A. One workerB. Two workersC. Three workersD. Four workers

3. Companies are required to provide first aid equipment and a(n) _______________-approved first aid kit.

A. NIOSHB. ANSIC. PECD. OSHA

4. Only workers who are trained on how to use a(n) _______________ should use one.

A. FRCB. PELC. AEDD. ERG

5. If you work with corrosive materials, your company must have _______________ and emergency showers for quick drenching or flushing in case a worker is exposed.

A. Eyewash stationsB. Vending machinesC. RestroomsD. Storage closets

6. You need to know where all first aid items are and be familiar with ________________ first aid procedures.

A. Your company’sB. OSHA’sC. NIOSH’sD. PEC’s

7. If you are trained and must give first aid, remember to practice ________________.

A. Journey managementB. WeldingC. Fire drillsD. Universal precautions

8. Wear ________________ while giving first aid to protect yourself from infection.

A. A hard hatB. A respiratorC. Disposable glovesD. Fall protection

9. Monitor an injured worker for any changes and give first aid care only if you are ________________.

A. Trained to do soB. Comfortable doing soC. Alone at the sceneD. With a group of coworkers

10. Report the accident and any exposure to your supervisor ________________.

A. The next dayB. The next weekC. As soon as possibleD. Whenever you feel like it

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