Topic 8- First Aid Flashcards
What is first aid?
First aid means treating minor injuries and giving immediate attention to serious casualties until medical care is available.
What is a first aider?
Someone who has been chosen by the employer to fulfil the role, has undergone a recognised training course in administering first aid at work and holds a current First Aid at Work certificate.
What will a first aider do?
- Take charge when someone is injured or falls ill including calling an amblance
- Administer first aid to employees and, depending on insurance, to members of the public
- Look after first-aid equipment
Who is an appointed person?
Someone who has been chosen by the employer to:
- take charge when someone is injured or falls ill, including calling an ambulance
- look after the first-aid equipment
True or false?
Appointed persons should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.
What does the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 state?
Regardless of the size of the organisation, it should provide or ensure that there is provided adequate and appropriate first aid support in the workplace.
What does the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require?
It requires employers to make a two part risk assessment in order to identify what measure they need to take to prevent or manage health and safety risks.
First, employers should assess the risks to the health an safety of their employees whilst they are at work.
Secondly, employers should assess the risks to the health and safety of non-employees arising out of or in connection with the employees’ conduct during the course of their employment.
How often should first aid knowledge be updated?
Every 2-3 years
Who do the Health and Safety Regulations apply to?
Employees of the business however the Health and Safety Executive ‘strongly recommends that non-employees are included in the company’s first aid needs assessment and that provision is made for them’
What are the minimum stock of items that could be included in the first aid box where no special risk arises in the workplace?
- A leaflet providing guidance on first aid
- Individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings of different sizes (20)
- Sterile eye pads (2)
- Individually wrapped trianglar bandages (4)
- Safety pins (6)
- Medium-sized individually wrapped sterile unmedicated would dressings (6)
- Large sterile unmedicated would dressings (2)
- A pair of disposable gloves
What is the treatment for cuts?
Small cuts can be treated by cleaning them under cold running water. The wound must then be dried carefully with gauze or a clean handkerchief. Ask about tetanus immunity as soon as possible.
If the wound continues to bleed, cover it with further gauze and press for several minutes.
What is the treatment for bleeding?
Press on the wound immediately using a clean pad for 10-15 minutes. If possible, raise the affected area. When the bleeding has stopped, apply a sterile dressing and bandage firmly.
Do not try to remove foreign bodies in the wound.
What is the treatment for nose bleeds?
Tilt the head slightly forwards with a container on the persons lap and pinch the soft part of the nose for at least 15 minutes. Apply pressure for another 15 minutes if the bleeding continues.
What is fainting, what can it be caused by and what are the signs?
A brief loss of consciousness due to a reduced blood supply to the brain. Causes include, standing still for a very long time, particularly in hot weather, hot stuffy rooms, dehydration, severe pain or hunger. The person may look pale, become sweaty and may complain of dizziness.
What is the treatment for fainting?
If the person is breathing normally, place them on their back and elevate their legs. Loosen tight clothing and ensure that there is plenty of fresh air. When the person regains consciousness, make sure they remain lying down for a few more minutes before standing up.
