CTEC Sport Level 3 Unit 4

L04- First Aid Requirements

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First Aid Provision (minimum for any worksite)

1) first aid box 2) appointed person 3) staff info about FA arrangements

EFAW

Emergency First Aid at Work

FAW

First Aid at Work

Employee's Info of the FA Arrangements

1) FA A. -notices+FA location 2) FA box location 3) Special A. reading/lang. difficulties

EFAW VS FAW

EFAW=emergency FA to injured/ ill at work FAW=EFAW+FA to range of specific injuries/ illnesses

EFAW: Importance of Preventing Cross-Infection

Minimise risk of infection for casualty+the FA, precautions: wear gloves; wash hands after; WP dressings to cover exposed cuts/grazes

EFAW: Need to Record Incidents and Actions

Legal requirement to record all incidents+actions they carry out, fill in accident book after FA is given

EFAW: How to Use Available Equipment to Administer FA

Ideally, full FA kit, or clothing used to apply pressure+stop bleeding (may cause infection, unsterile)

EFAW: Understand How to Assess a Sit.+Circs. to Act Safely, Promptly + Effectively in an Emergency

Faced with incident--> FA should follow flow diagram, not putting themselves in danger with administering FA