Safe Working Procedure – First Aid Learning Objectives: By the end of this program participants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the measures to be followed , as detailed in the safe working procedure, when providing first aid. To begin we will consider the OAC model for managing safety Definitions First aid - is the provision of treatment to preserve life and minimise the consequences of illness or injury until medical help is available. First aider - is a person trained and deemed competent in first aid techniques. Appropriate statutory approvals/ certification requirements apply.
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Safe Working Procedure – First Aid
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this program participants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the measures to be followed , as detailed in the safe working procedure, when providing first aid.
To begin we will consider the OAC model for managing safety
Definitions
First aid - is the provision of treatment to preserve life and minimise the consequences of illness or injury until medical help is available. First aider - is a person trained and deemed competent in first aid techniques. Appropriate statutory approvals/ certification requirements apply.
Operational Analysis and Control (OAC)Model
Analyse the Operation
Manage the Operation
Effectiveness Review
What can cause harm?What are you doing about it?Is it enough?
What has to be done?What resources do you need?When does the operation need reviewed?
Has the operation progressed as planned?Detail the changes needed?List the improvement actions?
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Set your work objectives to include;
“...tasks/ activities are to be completed on time and in a manner that does not cause harm to the employees, customers, other non-employees, or the company/ organisation.”
Three key questions to start with are…
• What can cause harm?
• What are you doing about it?
• Is it enough?
Remember the process is simple but it is NOT to be considered simplistic.
Safe Working Procedure - First Aid
The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free at www.confinedspaces.com; Click here to open the "Work Safety - Manage Safely" e-learning program.(Work Safety - Manage Safely) also
A 5 Minute Safety Seminar (PowerPoint) is available from www.web-safety.com; Click here to link to Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety Seminar.
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Know where the harm is;
Identify the key hazards & outcomes of a failure to respond to work place accidents in a speedy and competent manner.
Source of Hazards(non-exhaustive list) • Workplace accidents
Outcomes of exposure(non-exhaustive list) • InfectionPhysical injury
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Controlling the Hazard - Options
In priority order;
1. Eliminate where possible,
2. Use control measures,
3. Protect all those exposed to the hazard
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Appointment of First Aiders
• Ensure an adequate number of suitably trained first aiders
• The number of first aiders will reflect;
• the level of risk, • absence cover and • special circumstances such as remoteness from emergency medical services.
• Ensure that there are appointed first aiders available at all times when people are at work.
Under normal circumstances the ratio of first aiders to employees will be as follows…
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Category Numbers employed at Business Location
Suggested Number of First Aiders
Lower risk Examples;ShopsOfficesLibraries
Fewer than 50 50 to 100More than 100
At least one first aider At least one first aiderOne additional first aider for every 100 employees
Medium risk Examples;Light engineeringAssembly workWarehousing
Fewer than 20 20 to 100More than 100
At least one first aider At least one first aider for every 50 employeesOne additional first aider for every 100 employees
Fewer than 5 5 to 50More than 50Where there are hazards for which additional first aid skills are necessary.
At least one first aider At least one first aider At least one first aider for every 50 employeesIn addition, at least one first aider trained in the specific emergency action.
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Facilities
Ensure fully stocked first aid kits are available for first aiders.
First aid rooms are to be provided, as necessary.
Communication
First aid notices are to be displayed within each business location giving details of;
• The locations of first aid equipment,• The name(s) of first aiders, and• The location of first aiders.
