emergency medical care are you protected

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Emergency Medical Care Are You Protected

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KPA – Company Profile

• Nationwide compliance expert on Safety, Environmental, HR

• Colorado Headquarters

• 23 Years Experience

• 3000 + Clients

– Dealerships, Service, Repair

• 20 Offices Serving 41 States

• Compliance products and services

– OSHA

– DOT

– EPA

– Workers’ Comp

– Background checking

– Onboarding

– Harassment

– Red Flags

– Onsite inspections

– Online and onsite training and tracking

– And many more…

Speakers

Peter ZaidelProduct Manager

303-228-2397

pzaidel@kpaonline.com

Moderator Presenter

Becky RossMarketing Manager

303-228-8753

bross@kpaonline.com

By the Numbers

In 2008:

• 3.7 Million Reportable Injuries

– ~ 50% with days away from work

• 5214 Workplace Fatalities

Total actual fines in the past year:

• $700,000 for First Aid Violations

• $126,000 for Bloodborne Pathogen Violations

Training Overview

• General First Aid Requirements

• Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)

• Bloodborne Pathogen Regulations

• Compliance Options

First Aid Requirements

2 Options:

1. Emergency Care in “Close Proximity”

– 3- 4 Minutes

2. Designated First Aid Responders

– Training

– Bloodborne Pathogens

First Aid Equipment

• First Aid Kits

• Eyewash Stations

• MSDS Access

First Aid Kits

• Easily accessible

• 10 Minimum Requirements

• Monthly Inspections

Supply and Minimum Size or Volume Quantity

Absorbent Compress, 32 sq. in. (206 sq. cm), with no side smaller than 4in. (10 cm) 1

Adhesive Bandages, 1 x 3 in. (2.5 x 7.5 cm 16

Adhesive Tape, 3/8 in. x 2.5 yd. (2.3 m total 1

Antibiotic Treatment, 0.14 fl oz (0.5 g) application 6

Antiseptic, 0.14 fl. oz. (0.5 g) application 10

Burn Treatment, 1/32 oz. (0.9 g) application 6

First Aid Guide 1

Medical Exam Gloves 2 Pair

Sterile pad, 3 x 3 in. (7.5 x 7.5 cm) 4

Triangular Bandage, 40 x 40 x 56 in. (101 x 101 x 142 cm) 1

Eyewash Stations

• Low Velocity Flow

– 3 Gal / Min for 15 Min

• Spray heads protected

• Hands-free stay open valve

– Actuated within 1 second

• Lukewarm water

• Within 10 Seconds of Hazard

– Unobstructed path

• Weekly Inspections

• Signage

MSDS Access

• Every chemical present onsite

– Including those brought onsite

– Contractors

• No barriers to access

• Readily accessible

– Within ~ 5 minutes

Automatic External Defibrillators

5214 workplace fatalities reported to OSHAUp to 60% might have been saved if (AEDs) were immediately available

• Training

• Maintenance Costs

• Bloodborne Pathogen Regulations

“If job requires exposure to BBP”

“Employees trained in CPR and First Aid and expected to use it”

BBP Requirements

• Exposure Determination

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

• Training

• Hepatitis B Vaccine

– “Collateral Duty”

• PPE

• Proper Disposal Methods

– Disinfection

• Recordkeeping

Training Requirements

• First aid

– Recognized training organization

– Once every 3 years

• CPR

– Recognized training organization

– Once a year

• Bloodborne Pathogens

– In-house training

– Once a year

• Voluntary Training

– Universal Precautions

EMS Administered First Aid

• Clear Policies and Job Descriptions

• Response time for EMS should be verified

–3-4 minutes max

• Universal Precautions Training

• Most common method of Compliance

– Low OSHA priority at dealerships and body shops

Full Compliance

• Required for AED unless “Collateral Duty”

• Ensure trainings are up to date

• Hepatitis B Vaccine or Opt out Documentation

• Biohazard Handling

• Recordkeeping

KPA’S COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS

Contact Uswww.kpaonline.com

bross@kpaonline.com

866-356-1735

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