Safety and Health Program- First Aid and CPR

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First Aid and CPR

The Company provides a First Aid Kit on the premises. It is there for employee's use in the treatment of minor scratches, burns, headaches, nausea, etc. All employees shall know the location of the First Aid Kit and shall notify their supervisor if they need to use the First Aid Kit.

If an employee has a work related injury or illnesses that requires professional medical assistance, they shall notify their supervisor and let him/her know before they receive this assistance. If they fail to notify their supervisor, they may be ineligible for Worker's Compensation, benefits to pay for doctor's bills, and/or lost wages.

____________________________ has a valid certificate in first aid training, and shall

(Name of Person) be contacted to render first aid, as necessary.

The Safety and Health Manager shall inspect First Aid Kits before the kits are sent out to each job, and on a weekly basis to insure that they are filled and complete

FIRST AID PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS

In all cases requiring emergency medical treatment, immediately call, or have a co-worker call, to request emergency medical assistance.

Minor First Aid Treatment

First aid kits are stored in the ______________________ . If an employee sustains an injury or are involved in an accident requiring minor first aid treatment, they shall:

· Inform their supervisor.

· Administer first aid treatment to the injury or wound.

· If a first aid kit is used, indicate usage on the accident investigation report.

· Access to a first aid kit is not intended to be a substitute for medical attention.

· Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

Non-Emergency Medical Treatment

For non-emergency work-related injuries requiring professional medical assistance, management must first authorize treatment. If an employee sustains an injury requiring treatment other than first aid, they shall :

· Inform their supervisor.

· Proceed to the posted medical facility. Their supervisor will assist with transportation, if necessary.

· Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

Emergency Medical Treatment

If an employee sustains a severe injury requiring emergency treatment:

· Call for help and seek assistance from a co-worker.

· Use the emergency telephone numbers and instructions posted next to the telephone in your work area to request assistance and transportation to the local hospital emergency room.

· Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

First Aid Training

Each employee will receive training and instructions from his or her supervisor on the following Company first aid procedures:

____________________________	has a valid certificate in first aid training, and shall
(Name of Person)	be contacted to render first aid, as necessary.