Know First Aid

 

Overview
Workplace injuries can be costly for all involved. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in a typical year, there are,

• More than 10,000 work-related fatalities.

• Approximately 1.8 million work-related disabling injuries.

• Approximately 35 million lost workdays from non-fatal injuries.

Prompt, properly administered first aid can mean the difference between life and death, rapid versus prolonged recovery, or temporary versus permanent disability. Your company emphasizes a safe environment, but when accidents happen it is important to have someone who knows how to handle the situation effectively.

What must my employer do?
Your employer must provide:

• medical personnel to be available for advice and consultation on occupational health matters.

• a person or persons adequately trained to provide first aid, in the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees.

• adequate first aid supplies.

• suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body, where the eyes or the body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials.

Training can be conducted in-house or from an outside agency, like the Red Cross. Wherever training is conducted, the following topics should be covered:

• Health emergencies.

• Procedures to follow when approaching an accident scene and the victim(s).

• CPR.

• Review of possible injuries that may occur at your facility.

• Universal precautions for first-aid procedures.

• First-aid supplies.

Emergency response time
Your employer must provide an emergency response time of:

• 15 minutes in non-life threatening situations.

• three to four minutes in life threatening situations.

This information is provided by Assurance Agency https:www.assuranceagency.com