The first-aider, the first-aid box, the first-aid room, and the various pieces of first-aid equipment make up the four primary aspects of workplace first aid. When determining the number of first-aiders, first-aid kits, first-aid rooms, and first-aid equipment that should be kept at a workplace, the following considerations should be given priority: the type of business, the number of employees, the number of work shifts, and the location of the workplace in relation to the closest medical facility or aid station.
If employees are scheduled to work in shifts, there should be a sufficient number of first-aiders available for each shift base. When multiple employers send their employees to the same location to complete the same task, as is the case in the construction industry. The primary employer is responsible for the establishment and upkeep of safe working conditions, which must include provisions for an adequate and appropriate first-aider, first-aid box, first-aid room (if necessary), and first-aid equipment.
However, the relevant employers may come to an agreement whereby one of them will be responsible for providing an adequate and appropriate first-aider, first-aid box, first-aid room (if necessary), and first-aid equipment. The agreement ought to be put into written form, and each of the concerned employers ought to keep a copy of the written form of the agreement on file.
It is the responsibility of the employer to post a notice with the names and locations of all first-aiders in a visible location within the workplace. Additionally, in order to facilitate easy recognition, first-aiders ought to be provided with some kind of identification. An employer is required to, on a regular basis, either recruit or select appropriate individuals to send on to first-aid training. Employers should look for candidates for first-aid training who meet the following criteria: they should be free from blood-borne infectious diseases, physically fit, and able to leave their jobs immediately in the event of an emergency.
The training will consist of a course on first aid that will be taught by institutions that have been given approval by the governing body. The local phone book will have a number of listings for businesses that offer training programs. The number of trainees determines whether or not they will come to your place of workplace. Recertification is required for first-aiders after they have completed their initial training. Check with the instructor to see how many years the certificate has been valid for. Employers are obligated to maintain a record of the dates on which first-aiders initially received their training as well as the dates on which they most recently received refresher training.
First-aiders have the following responsibilities when dealing with a worker who is ill or injured:
Immediately administer first aid to the casualty, keeping in mind that they may have more serious injuries or illnesses than initially thought.
As soon as possible, make arrangements for the injured worker (or workers) to be transported to a doctor, hospital, or their home, depending on the severity of their condition.
When the injured party is transferred into the care of medical professionals, the first-duty aider's is complete.
It is important to keep a record of both the injury sustained and the treatment administered by the first aider.
The employee's employer is required to keep a copy of this record for a period of five years.
The following categories of information should be included in the record:
The initial course of treatment
Specifics regarding the occurrence of the incident or accident, including information regarding the workflow that was affected.
Specifics regarding any injuries sustained or illnesses brought on by the injury
Any arrangements that were made to refer patients, such as the use of the local ambulance service or referral to the local hospital, Subsequent injury management.
It is important for first-aid kits to be portable and made of sturdy materials so that they can be transported to the location of an accident quickly. Additionally, the containers ought to be plainly labeled and maintained with an up-to-date written record of their contents. Each container of first aid supplies ought to be positioned in an area that is prominently labeled. If a place of workplace is spread out over a large area, there ought to be sufficient quantities of first-aid kits available. It is imperative that employees be made aware of the positioning of all first aid kits.
It is imperative that first-aid kits have access to an adequate quantity of appropriate first-aid materials.
Oral medications of any kind, other than those strictly necessary for first-aid treatment, should not be included in their contents. It is essential to perform routine checks on first-aid kits to ensure that they are completely stocked and that all of the contained items are in good working order. The materials that were used ought to be changed out as soon as practicable. The number of employees in an industry as well as the nature of the business will determine both the size and the contents. It is a smart idea to keep a first-aid booklet and a quick reference sheet in the container that contains first aid supplies. When conducting a quick assessment of an injury, a quick reference sheet comes in handy. Send us a request for one, and we will send you one via email.
