The Basics of First Aid
Some of the most useful
first aid procedures that you can include in your safety training are treating
bleeding and fire burns, carrying out CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation),
nursing a person who has fainted, and responding to sprains and bone fractures.
It is also worth discussing how they can perform assessments and file incident
reports whenever needed.
- Understand the primary goals of first aid
As we’ve mentioned before, first aid is not considered medical treatment. Instead, it is the basic understanding you need to help someone with an injury until medical professionals can make it to the scene. With that in mind, these are the three primary goals of first aid:
- Preserve life
- Prevent further injury
- Promote recovery
- Always assess the scene first
No matter what the situation, if you encounter a person who has been injured in the workplace, it’s important to assess the scene before you rush in to provide first aid. This is the first step of providing basic first aid, and it is important. Here are a few reminders regarding what you should do to assess the scene:
- Survey the scene for danger
- Look for the cause of injury
- Do not move the injured person
- Call emergency services or 911
- Administer basic first aid
- Remember the good Samaritan law
- Know the most common medical conditions in the workplace
When it comes to first aid in the workplace, it’s always good to know the most common medical conditions that you may have to respond to. If you’re familiar with these conditions, you’ll be able to provide the proper first aid care, helping that individual until medical professionals can provide medical care. The most common medical conditions in the workplace include:
- Respiratory related distress
- Heart attacks
- Stroke
- Shock
- Seizures
- Always protect yourself
One of the most important things to remember when it comes to first aid is to always protect yourself. The only way to provide helpful, effective first aid care is to ensure that you’re not in any danger, either. Here are a few precautions you should take to make sure you’re protected before you administer first aid in the workplace,
- Wear PPE
- Do not enter if the scene is unsafe
- If there is someone on the scene with more medical training
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ReplyDeleteAs a consequence of disaster emergencies or accidents people suffer injuries which require urgent care and transportation to the nearest healthcare facility
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ReplyDeleteEmployees who have received first aid training are better informed about potential dangers and injury-causing hazards. First aid training in the workplace increases workers' awareness of workplace safety. There will be fewer accidents as a result of their capacity to recognize hazards and avoid risky situations.
ReplyDeleteEmployees who have received first aid training are better informed about potential dangers and injury-causing hazards. First aid training in the workplace increases workers' awareness of workplace safety. There will be fewer accidents as a result of their capacity to recognize hazards and avoid risky situations.
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