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PART 4: IMPLEMENTATION & OPERATION

4.6 Basic Industrial First Aid

Learning Objectives

To define first aid.

To state the purpose of

first aid at workplace.

To describe the first aid

response.

To demonstrate the

basic method of

industrial first aid such

as CPR and chocking

case.

First aid is " the immediate and temporary care of

the victim of an accident, with the aim of

preventing or reducing an acute threat to the

life or health of the victim ".

International Labour Organisation

What Is First-Aid

Preserve life

Stop the condition becoming worse

Protect the unconscious

Promote recovery

Relieve pain and suffering

Compliance with Factory and Machinery (Safety, Health

and Welfare) Regulations 1970 (Reg. 38) and OSHA 1994

(Section 15(1)

The Aims of First-Aid are to:

A person who:

Requires immediate attention

Whose injury would not need treatment by a medical

practitioner or nurse

Minor injuries who would otherwise receive no treatment

Note:

All injuries however minor should be treated,

otherwise it might lead to infections leading to lost

time illnesses.

Who Needs First-Aid

Get help immediately. Speed is essential. Minutes can

save lives

First-Aider assess situation without endangering self

Identify injury or injuries

In cases of multiple casualties prioritise treatment

Keep records of treatments

First Aid Response

1. IDENTIFICATION What kind of injuries or diseases anticipated

2. ASSESSMENT

The type of work being carried out and its level of hazard

Work away from the employer's premises.

Consequences

Availability of other places of treatment (are there hospitals nearby?)

3. CONTROL

Provision of first aid facilities and services

Principles of First Aid

The duties of first aiders should be analysed as part of the

hazard management process

Identify hazards from

Manual handling

Infection control

First Aid Worker Exposure

Planning is important for high risk places of

work, such as:

Workplaces which use or manufacture hazardous

substances

Workplaces where hazardous processes may be used

(e.g.abrasive blasting);

Construction sites;

Where heat is used as part of any process (e.g. working

in foundries or welding and cutting); and

Workplaces which require people to work in remote

isolated areas (e.g. agricultural or transport industry).

Level of Preparation – Depends On Risk

If has potential for mass casualties provide: Safe place for evacuation

Equipment e.g. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.

For hazardous substances and poisons Procedures, training and PPE for handling

Antidotes in first-aid box, and procedure for using

it, if necessary To be administered only by trained first aider

Level of Preparation – Depends On Risk

Sturdy (strongly built), portable and readily accessible – disable employees also need to be considered

Names of First Aiders / emergency services on or near to box

CPR instructions in / or near box

Place of work injury instructions in or near to box

Content is dependent on the type of services

required

Headaches and colds medicine may not be included

First Aid Boxes

List content and its quantity to facilitate

replenishment (renew @ refill). Employer is

responsible. First Aider to assist replenishing

contents

There is often a difference of opinion regarding

proper treatment, first aid procedures

Should specify the type of medication, if any, to be used on

minor injuries, such as cuts and burns

First Aid Boxes

In areas where chemicals are stored, handled, or used

provide:

Emergency flood showers

Low pressure eye-wash fountains

First Aid Equipment

When more than 150 employees

Enough to place a couch and people to move around

Identified, private, well lit (including emergency

lighting), ventilated and temperature controlled

Access for wheelchair/stretcher

Easy access to work areas and toilets

Easy to clean

First Aid Room

Keep near places of serious hazards

Keep clean and ready for use at all times

Keep in cabinets that are clearly marked and properly located

Protected against mechanical damage and destructive vapours

or fumes, dust, etc.

Tested periodically if made of materials that will deteriorate

(become worse)

Stretchers

Location of first aid boxes/rooms

Names, location, contact numbers of First Aiders

First aid procedures

Universal precautions

Training For All Employees

LEVEL I

BASIC FIRST AID (emergency first aid procedures).

LEVEL 2

WORKPLACE FIRST AID (Level I plus treatment of

injuries and illnesses, eg heart attack, fainting).

LEVEL 3

OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID - (Level 2 plus broad

understanding of hazards, emergency care & assessment)

Use approved training provider

First Aid Training