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In any environment—from a small residential loss to a large commercial project — the unexpected can occur in a heartbeat, transforming a routine day into a life-critical emergency. Understanding First Aid is not merely a professional asset; it is a fundamental responsibility that empowers you to act as the vital bridge between the onset of a crisis and the arrival of professional medical help. By mastering these skills, you gain the composure and capability to save the life of a customer or a colleague during their most vulnerable moments. Perhaps most importantly, fostering a workplace culture where everyone is First Aid-trained creates a mutual safety net, ensuring that if you are the one in need, your coworkers possess the expertise to save your life in return.
This does not constitute documented or certified First Aid training. Consult your management team regarding qualified in person training.
Employees should call 911 immediately after an injury when:
The person is unconscious or unresponsive.
The person is having trouble breathing or is not breathing.
There is severe bleeding that cannot be controlled.
There is a suspected heart attack or stroke.
There is a suspected spinal injury (especially after a fall).
There are severe burns.
There is a seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes or the person is injured during the seizure.
There is a suspected poisoning or overdose.
The situation is life-threatening or could become life-threatening.
You are unsure of the severity of the injury.
Basically, if you think someone's life is in danger or could be, call 911. It's always better to error on the side of caution.
The next call must be to the office & to management to alert them to the on the job injury.
First Aid Considerations:
Understanding Levels of Care:
Basic First Aid: Addresses immediate, non-life-threatening injuries.
Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED: Involves more in-depth training and equipment.
Professional Medical Care: Requires the intervention of doctors, nurses, or paramedics.
Specific Injury Management:
Eye Injuries:
Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Do not attempt to remove embedded objects.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Chemical Exposure:
Remove contaminated clothing.
Flush affected areas with copious amounts of water.
Consult the product SDS for specific first aid measures.
Electrical Shock:
Ensure the power source is disconnected before approaching the victim.
Check for breathing and pulse.
Begin CPR if necessary.
Treat burns.
Spinal Injuries:
Do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary.
Stabilize the head and neck.
Call for emergency services immediately.
Seizures:
Protect the person from injury.
Do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth.
Time the seizure.
Call for medical help if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or if the person is injured.
First Aid Kit Contents:
Assorted adhesive bandages.
Sterile gauze pads and rolls.
Medical tape.
Antiseptic wipes.
Burn cream.
Cold packs.
Scissors and tweezers.
CPR face shields.
Disposable gloves (nitrile).
Emergency blanket.
First aid manual.
Eye wash solution.
Instant cold packs.
Triangular bandages.
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