First Aid in the Workplace
First Aid is extremely important in the work place. Sudden injuries or illnesses, some of which may be life-threatening, occur at work. It can be something that is often overlooked in the workplace because of its simplicity. First Aid can be as simple as treating a small scrape so it does not become infected to keeping a person alive by performing CPR. OSHA describes the definition of first aid as medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs. This attention is given at the location where the injury occurred. It often consists of a one-time, short-term treatment and requires little technology or training to administer. First aid can include cleaning minor cuts, scrapes, or scratches; treating a minor burn; applying bandages and dressings; the use of non-prescription medicine; draining blisters; removing debris from the eyes; massage; and drinking fluids to relieve heat stress.
OSHA requires trained first-aid providers at all workplaces of any size, an exception to this is if there is an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees.”
Along with OSHA’s first-aid requirements, several OSHA standards also require training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because sudden cardiac arrest from asphyxiation, electrocution, or exertion may occur. CPR may keep the victim alive until EMS arrives to provide the next level of medical care. However, survival from this kind of care is low, only 5-7%, according to the American Heart Association. The OSHA standards requiring CPR training are: Permit-required Confined Spaces, Logging Operations. The standards that require First-Aid and CPR Training are Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Qualifications of Dive Teams and, Power Transmission and Distribution.
This training of first aid is primarily administered by the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council (NSC), and also by
OSHA requires trained first-aid providers at all workplaces of any size, an exception to this is if there is an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees.”
Along with OSHA’s first-aid requirements, several OSHA standards also require training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because sudden cardiac arrest from asphyxiation, electrocution, or exertion may occur. CPR may keep the victim alive until EMS arrives to provide the next level of medical care. However, survival from this kind of care is low, only 5-7%, according to the American Heart Association. The OSHA standards requiring CPR training are: Permit-required Confined Spaces, Logging Operations. The standards that require First-Aid and CPR Training are Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Qualifications of Dive Teams and, Power Transmission and Distribution.
This training of first aid is primarily administered by the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council (NSC), and also by
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