Principles of First Aid
Who is a Good Samaritan?
“A person who renders emergency medical services or aid to an ill, injured, or unresponsive person at the immediate scene of an accident or emergency that has caused the illness, injury, or unresponsiveness, is not liable for damages for injury to or death of that person caused by his act or omission in rendering the medical services or aid unless he is grossly negligent.”
True or False
A supervisor can overrule the decisions of the designated first aid attendant.
False
What can help you determine the level of risk?
The Risk Matrix.
What is a Bystander Effect?
“Someone else will look after the victim.”
What law protects first aid attendant in workplace?
Workers' Compensation Act
When must OHS Program be initiated?
a) An employer has a workforce of 20 or more workers, and
b) At least one workplace is determined to create a moderate or high risk of injury, or
c) The workplace area is being built, maintained, repaired, rehabilitated, stabilized, upgraded, removed, or deactivated.
What do three Ps stand for?
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
Describe the requirements for a first aid attendant.
Be at least 16 years old.
Successfully complete a first aid training course and examination approved by WorkSafeBC.
Hold a valid first aid certificate at the required level recognized by WorkSafeBC.
What is a hazard?
A thing or condition that may expose a person to a risk of injury, occupational disease, or death.
What is implied consent?
Consent is “implied” if the victim is unresponsive.
True or False
First aid attendants may not administer prescription drugs or medications.
True.
What is the hierarchy of controls?
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE
What are the ways to reduce the risk of infection or disease?
Personal protective equipment and universal precautions (i.e., hand washing and sanitizing).
What are the responsibilities of a first aid attendant?
Promptly provide injured workers with a level of care within the scope of their training.
Objectively record observed or reported signs and symptoms of injuries and exposures to contaminants.
Refer workers to medical treatment with injuries considered by the attendant as being serious or beyond the scope of their training.
What do WHMIS and SDS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Safety Data Sheets