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<strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong>/<strong>Medical</strong><br />
Information<br />
General <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> Information<br />
<strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong>/<strong>Medical</strong><br />
Assess Your Environment<br />
Nor th provides an informative <strong>First</strong><br />
<strong>Aid</strong> Guide to help you determine your<br />
workplace first aid needs. The first<br />
step to providing adequate first aid<br />
in your workplace entails an assessment<br />
of your environment – identify<br />
potential hazards and risks; evaluate<br />
size and layout of facility; know<br />
and understand chemicals or hazardous<br />
materials used in the workplace;<br />
know your workers and your environment.<br />
Training And Education<br />
Lastly, a <strong>com</strong>prehensive safety training<br />
and educational program should<br />
be developed to train your workforce<br />
in first aid procedures. Nor th provides<br />
technical assistance as well as<br />
a variety of first aid manuals, signs<br />
and data sheets to inform and remind<br />
your personnel of safety hazards and<br />
treatment procedures.<br />
506<br />
OSHA Standard Industry<br />
29 CFR 1910.151 General Industry<br />
29 CFR 1926.50 Construction Operations<br />
29 CFR 1915.98 Shipyard<br />
29 CFR 1910.266 Logging Operations<br />
29 CFR 1917.26 Marine Operations<br />
29 CFR 1910.269 Electric Power Generation,<br />
Transmission & Distribution<br />
ANSI Standards<br />
Z308.I-2009<br />
American National Standard – minimum<br />
requirements for workplace first aid kits.<br />
Z358.I-2004<br />
American National Standard for emergency<br />
eyewash and shower equipment.<br />
Below are the minimum fill requirements for an ANSI-<strong>com</strong>pliant first aid kit:<br />
Item (minimum size or volume)<br />
Qty. Required<br />
Absorbent <strong>com</strong>press, 32 sq. in. with no side smaller than 4 in. 1<br />
Adhesive bandages, 1” x 3” 16<br />
Adhesive tape, 3/8” x 2.5 yd. length 1<br />
Antiseptic, 0.14 fl. oz. (.5g) application 10<br />
Antibiotic treatment, 0.14 fl. oz. (.5g) application 6<br />
Burn treatment, 1/32 oz. (.9g) application 6<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> examination gloves<br />
2 pair<br />
Sterile pad, 3” x 3”, (7.5 x 7.5 cm) 4<br />
Triangular bandage, 40” x 40” x 56”, (101 x 101 x 142 cm) 1<br />
<strong>First</strong> aid guide 1<br />
Recognizing Hazards<br />
To identify hazards, understand the<br />
risks associated with specific equipment,<br />
chemicals and tasks to be<br />
performed in the workplace. Ask the<br />
question, ‘Does this job/task/activity/<br />
situation/event have the potential to<br />
endanger?’ To make the job of identifying<br />
hazards in the workplace easier,<br />
prepare and establish the context for<br />
the process by identifying:<br />
1. All activities involved in work<br />
processes and tasks<br />
2. Who is involved in those activities<br />
3. Items and equipment of the plant<br />
and/or materials used<br />
Once hazards have been determined,<br />
understand what emergencies may<br />
arise, how to initially treat wounds<br />
and develop a plan to <strong>com</strong>municate a<br />
course of action and safety program<br />
to employees. It is impor tant to supply<br />
the appropriate amount and types<br />
of first aid supplies for your work<br />
environment, number of employees<br />
and anticipated need. It is always a<br />
good idea to have more supplies than<br />
you think you may need on hand. Be<br />
sure to mount first aid stations and/or<br />
have first aid kits readily accessible<br />
throughout your location.<br />
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