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First Aid Essentials for Workplace Safety

This document provides an overview of first aid at work, including what first aid is, when it is required, and basic first aid techniques. It emphasizes the importance of knowing the location of first-aid kits, identifying first-aiders, and understanding emergency procedures. Additionally, it highlights the need for first-aid training and proper equipment for the nature of the work.

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First Aid Essentials for Workplace Safety

This document provides an overview of first aid at work, including what first aid is, when it is required, and basic first aid techniques. It emphasizes the importance of knowing the location of first-aid kits, identifying first-aiders, and understanding emergency procedures. Additionally, it highlights the need for first-aid training and proper equipment for the nature of the work.

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Tool Box Talk No 6

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FIRST AID at WORK

First Aid
Overview: This talk will cover: before first aid, when first aid is required and basic first aid.

WHAT IS FIRST AID?


 First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious
injury,

 with care provided to preserve life,

 prevent the condition from worsening, or

 to promote recovery

 help given to an injured person until full medical treatment is available

Before first aid is required


1 Ensure you know where the first-aid kit is kept.
2 Know who the first-aiders are.
3 You must have a small travelling first-aid kit if you are working in a small group away from the
main site or if you use potentially dangerous tools or machinery.
4 Know where the phone is and understand the procedure for calling the emergency services.

When first aid is required


1 Remove the hazard from the casualty if safe to do so.
2 Call for help, e.g. first-aider.
3 Send someone to phone for an ambulance if necessary.
4 Don’t move the casualty, unless in immediate danger.
5 Remain with the casualty and give reassurance.
6 Make the casualty as comfortable as possible.
7 Don’t give drinks or food to the casualty, if required you may moisten their lips.
8 Don’t allow the casualty to smoke.

Basic first aid may save a life


1 Do you know how to resuscitate and start the heart?
2 Do you know how to stop major bleeding?
3 Do you know how to treat scolds, burns and shock?

If you don’t, you need to think about first-aid training.

Other considerations
1 First-aid cover must include shift work.
2 Someone must have responsibility for restocking first-aid boxes.
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FIRST AID at WORK


3 The first-aid equipment provided must be appropriate for the nature of the work and the number of
operatives.
4 First-aiders should be easy to identify – usually a sticker on the safety helmet.

Note to supervisor: Now inform your workforce of the company provision for first-aiders and first-aid
kits, actions to be taken in the event of an emergency and the location of the emergency telephone.

Do you have any questions for me?

REMEMBER: IF YOU KNOW FIRST AID YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE.


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FIRST AID at WORK

Do you have any questions for me?


NOTE: Failure to comply with safety instructions and RAMS and COSHH Assessments may result in
disciplinary actions

Serial Name Date of Toolbox Talk Signature Site

By signing this register you are confirming that you attended the toolbox talk and understand the
requirements of first aid in the work place

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