TITLE. Prepared by: 4.6 Basic Industrial First Aid

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1 TITLE PART 4: IMPLEMENTATION & OPERATION Prepared by: 4.6 Basic Industrial First Aid

2 Learning Objectives To define what is first aid. To state the purpose of first aid at workplace. To demonstrate the basic method of industrial first aid such as CPR and chocking case. To explain the requirement under the first aid guideline by DOSH. To explain three levels of first aid training. To describe the three principles of first aid.

3 What Is First-Aid 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

4 The Aims of First-Aid are to: 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)

5 Who Needs First-Aid 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.

6 First Aid Response Get help immediately. Speed is essential. Minutes can save lives First-Aider assess situation without endangering self Identify injury or injuries

7 First Aid Response In cases of multiple casualties prioritise treatment Keep records of treatments

8 Principles of First Aid IDENTIFICATION What kind of injuries or diseases anticipated

9 Principles of First Aid 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?)

10 Principles of First Aid CONTROL Provision of first aid facilities and services

11 First Aid Worker Exposure The duties of first aiders should be analysed as part of the hazard management process Identify hazards from Manual handling Infection control

12 Level of Preparation Depends On Risk 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).

13 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, e.g. for cyanide and procedure for using it, if necessary To be administered only by trained first aider

14 First Aid Boxes Sturdy (strongly built), portable and readily accessible - mobile employees also to be considered Names of First Aiders / emergency services on or near to box CPR instructions in / or near box

15 First Aid Boxes 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

16 First Aid Boxes List content and its quantity to facilitate replenishment 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

17 First Aid Equipment In areas where chemicals are stored, handled, or used provide: Emergency flood showers Low pressure eye-wash fountains

18 First Aid Room 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

19 First Aid Room Access for wheelchair/stretcher Easy access to work areas and toilets Easy to clean

20 Stretchers 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

21 Stretchers Protected against mechanical damage and destructive vapours or fumes, dust, etc. Tested periodically if made of materials that will deteriorate (become worse)

22 Training For All Employees Location of first aid boxes/rooms Names, location, contact numbers of First Aiders First aid procedures Universal precautions

23 First Aid Training 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

24 Summary First-aid is for preserving life and preventing conditions of accident victims from worsening Assess hazards in the workplace before first-aid services and programmes are identified

25 Summary First-aid programme consists of: Identification of First Aiders and training of employees Provision of first-aid boxes First-aid room, stretchers, showers and eyewash if necessary