1st Aid / CPR

1st Aid / CPR

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to ensure that emergency contact information (appendix B), a trained 1stAid/CPR provider and 1stAid supplies are readily available for the treatment of minor injuries or treatment of aninjury until advance medical care can be given.

This program applies to every jobsite and to all employees, visitors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

The Foreman is to assure that they and all persons on the project understand how to contact Emergency Responders.

The Project Manager is responsible for assuring that adequate 1stAid Supplies are present on the jobsite and that prior to the start of the project a medical facility has been identified. If the project is in a remote area (time and distance), the Project Manger shall assure that at least one employee is trained in 1st Aid/CPR.

Requirements

  • Job Site Safety Poster, map to the nearest medical facility and 1stAid kit(s).
  • If a medical treatment facility is not reasonably available (time and distance) to the worksite, the Project Managershall assure that a person with a validcertificate in1stAid/CPR be present at the jobsite.
  • 1stAid kit(s)are to be weatherproof, accessible and adequately stocked with 1st Aid Supplies per OSHA standard 1926.50 or ANSI 2308.1-2003 (appendix A).
  • 1st Aid kit(s) shall be inspected weekly to ensure they are adequately supplied.
  • A suitable eyewash facilities and/or materials shall be provided, when the eyes, face or body of any employee may be exposed to hazard chemicals and/or corrosive materials.
  • If advance 1st Aid or medical attention is need, an ambulance service or other comparable means of transportation shall be provided.

Heat Related Illnesses

Heat Cramps are muscle spasms that can be treated by:

  • Removing the victim from the heat, loosening tight or heavy clothing.
  • Having the victim lie down to relieve the cramps.
  • Have the victim drink lots of water.

Heat Exhaustion causes the victim’s skin to become cool and clammy and the victims face will be ashen gray. Some other common side effects of heat exhaustion are dizziness, headache, nausea, and/or faint or weak. Treatment should be as follows:

  • Removing the victim from the heat, loosening tight or heavy clothing.
  • Having the victim lie down to relieve the cramps.
  • Have the victim drink lots of water

Heat Stroke is the least common heat related illness. The victim will become hot, dry and flushed. The victim will not be sweating and may lose consciousness as the body’s core temperature rises.

  • Cool the victim immediately by removing them from the heat to an air-conditioned place.
  • Remove the victim’s clothing and cover them with cool wet sheets or towels. DO NOT SUBMERGE VICTIM IN ICE OR USE ICE TO COOL VICTIM. IT COULD RESULT IN DEATH.
  • Place a fan near the victim.
  • Seek medical attention immediately.

Cold Weather Emergencies

Frostbite is freezing in deep layers of the skin and tissue; pale waxy-white skin color; the skin becomes hard and numb usually affecting the hands, fingers, toes, feet, ears, and nose. Treatment of Frostbite is to:

  • Move the victim to a warm dry area.
  • Remove any wet or tight clothing.
  • Gently place frozen area in warm water (105 F) and monitor the water temperature to warm the affected area slowly. Do this only if there is no chance of affected area of re-freezing.
  • Seek Medical attention immediately.
  • DO NOT rub the affected area.

Hypothermia is when the normal body temperature drops to or below 95 F causing uncontrolled shivering, drowsiness, fatigue, cool blush skin, slurred speech, confused behavior.

  • Move the victim to a warm dry area.
  • Remove any wet or tight clothing.
  • Seek Medical attention immediately.
  • Have victim drink warm, sweet drinks and avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
  • Place warm bottles or hot packs in the armpits, groin, neck, and head area.

Audit

On an annual basis, the Responsible Safety Person will review thisProgram to determine if any updates are needed and that the Program is being followed.

Training and Certification

Training shall be done through the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Training certification must be documented and keep on file for three (3) years.

Appendix A

First Aid Kits. According to the ANSI document, a basic workplace first aid kit should include:

  • At least one absorbent compress, 32 sq. in. (81.3 sq. cm.) with no side smaller than 4 in. (10 cm)
  • At least 16 adhesive bandages, 1in. x 3 in. (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm)
  • One roll of adhesive tape, 5 yd. (457.2 cm) total
  • At least ten packets of antiseptic, 0.5g (0.14 fl 02.)
  • At least six applications of burn treatments, 0.5 g (0.14 fl. 02.)
  • Two or more pairs of medical exam gloves (latex or non-latex)
  • At least four sterile pads, 3 in. x 3 in. (7.5 x 7.5 cm)
  • One triangular bandage, 40 in. x 40 in. x 56 in. (101 cmx101 crnx142 cm)

Additional (but optional) items include:

  • Four 2x2 inch bandage compresses
  • Two 3x3 inch bandage compresses
  • One 4x4 inch bandage compresses
  • One eye patch
  • One ounce of eye wash
  • One chemical cold pack, 4x5 inch
  • Two roller bandages, two inches wide
  • One roller bandage, three inches wide
  • CPR barrier device

Depending on the potential for injury and number of personnel on a project site or location, a more complete kit may be necessary (i.e. eyewash stations, etc.)

Appendix B

Company Name

Address

Contact Person Name

Office phone

Cell Phone

Jobsite Emergency Information:

Jobsite Address:

Emergency Phone Numbers: AMBULANCE 911

FIRE DEPT 911

POLICE 911

First Aid Provider:

Emergency Room

Workers Compensation insurance:

Insurer Name

Policy Number

Report all accidents, injuries, thefts and property damage IMMEDIATELY to:

Insurer Phone Number

Company Phone Nuber

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