Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. To provide proper first aid, you or your firm should obtain certified training from a recognized source. National incident management system guideline for mutual aid. The national incident management system guideline for mutual aid guideline supplements the resource management component of the national incident management system nims by providing guidance on different types of mutual aid agreements, the key elements of a mutual aid. It can be lifethreatening by causing damage to your brain and other vital organs. Emergency treatment and first aid for pets should never be used as a substitute for veterinary care. Page 1 first aid procedures forward this procedure has been established by bowling green state university to comply with ohios public employment risk reduction act, which adopted oshas first aid standard, 29 cfr 1910. Ama handbook of first aid and emergency care, random house reference, 2009. I am sure that it will be a valuable tool for wfp staff and our food aid partners as we strive to feed the poorest and most vulnerable people around the world. Elevate the persons feet about 12 inches unless head, neck, or back is injured or you suspect broken hip or leg bones. First aid training must be repeated every two years to maintain a valid first aid certificate. Frostbite if eye tissue is frozen, seek medical attention immediately.
First aid procedures from the niosh guide to chemical hazards. Begin cpr starting with compressions or use an aed if one is immediately available, if you are trained in giving cpr and using an aed. Poisoning and exposure to toxins seizures fractures bleeding external bleeding internal burns choking heatstroke shock pet is not breathing pet has no heartbeat. Cardiac procedures and surgeries american heart association. What you are going to do some first aid procedures can be uncomfortable such as. Skip directly to site content skip directly to page options skip directly to az link centers for disease control and prevention. The first aid information in this course is not designed to train you as a first responder, or any type of trained medical individual. Wounds which require first aid fall into three basic categories. They are regularly updated and align with the current edition of australian first aid 4th edition, 72011. First aid boxes and kit containers should protect the contents from damp and dust and should be clearly marked with a white cross on a green background. First aid officers are to keep a log of all treatment provided and first aid equipment dispensed.
In the event of an injury or incident requiring first aid support you should follow the guidelines detailed in the incident management checklist see appendix 2, a copy of which should be kept in the first aid kit. If an unconscious person is facedown, roll faceup, supporting the head, neck and back in a straight line. If the person responds, obtain consent and call 911 or the local emergency number for any lifethreatening conditions. Osha requirements sudden injuries or illnesses, some of which may be lifethreatening, occur at work. The first aid flipchart is produced by the school health programs department.
This standard operating procedure sop is intended to outline. If no response, call 911 or the local emergency number. Procedures and minimum requirements for loans to air. Three evaluations which must be made to establish priorities for treatment. To ensure that all staff and pupils are aware of the procedures in the event of any illness. First aid procedures for chemical hazards niosh cdc. Language barriers should be addressed both in instructing employees on firstaid policies. Standard operating procedure first aid procedures in case of accidents i. A first aid kit should be stored in a prominent and easily accessible location and should include a first aid manual nearby. Remove gloves properly without touching the bare skin, grasp the inside palm of your gloves with the fingers of the opposite hand and pull gloves off inside out repeat with 2.
Continue administering cpr until the person exhibits signs of life, such as breathing. The instruction also establishes safety and health programs as identified in subsequent chapters for regional implementation. San francisco unified school district guidelines for school first aid procedures school health programs department revised 72004. First aiders are advised to obtain training from a quali. Prevent shock whenever possible, do not move the victim. Keep a worksite first aid kit at a central location. These tips are based on the 2015 first aid procedures recommended by the american heart association and american red cross. Pet first aid basic procedures american veterinary. Ads mandatory reference aidar usaid acquisition regulation aidar foreword this mandatory reference document is not the official legal edition of the aidar. First aid for seizures is aimed at keeping the person safe until the seizure stops on its own. The wfp emergency field operations pocketbook brings together and synthesizes wfps latest policies, procedures and knowledge relevant to our work in emergencies. Information contained in the flipchart was adapted from multiple resources. Procedures and minimum requirements for loans to air carriers and eligible businesses and national security businesses under division a, title iv, subtitle a of the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act march 30, 2020 introduction these procedures and minimum requirements provide information regarding loans the. The crisis response team should consist of the following school professionals.
For example, many heart attack patients have undergone thrombolysis, a procedure that involves injecting a clotdissolving agent to restore blood flow in a coronary artery. If you have no first aid training and the illness or injury does not appear to require emergency medical aid. This instruction establishes a safety and health management system shms for occupational safety and health administration osha employees. It is advisable to put the firstaid program policies and procedures in writing. The following information is marked on evacuation maps. Stroke pdf to view these first aid fact sheets in arabic, chinese traditional. Wymondham rfc first aid procedures version 1 revision 3 wednesday, 27 july 2016 page 8 4 procedures for contacting emergency services 4.
First aid 2 first aid this book covers in depth all topics required for a standard first aid course, and also. Anu policy library procedure provision of first aid. In the interim, policies and procedures are being developed with a revised content structure including this procedure managing first aid in the workplace. San francisco unified school district guidelines for. American college of emergency physicians first aid and cpr essentials, jones and. The objective of this first aid and emergency procedures handbook is to provide the american school parents, students, and staff with proper guidelines and procedures that will offer direction during an emergency or crisis situation.
You should test, evaluate and modify your procedures to. Isbn 9780642333476 pdf isbn 9780642333483 docx creative commons. Included diagrams show proper first aid techniques. Condition of the scene type of injury need for treatment primary first aid procedures are to. Stay calm, loosen anything around the persons neck, do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth, clear the area around them, and stay with them after the seizure stops. Because choking cuts off oxygen to the brain, give first aid as quickly as possible. Cardiac procedures and surgeries if youve had a heart attack, you may have already had certain procedures to help you survive your heart attack and diagnose your condition. First aid and emergency procedures health and safety. First aid is the means of treating minor injuries and illness or treatment. Ensure that the person is faceup on a firm, flat surface such as the floor or ground. The appointed person should check contents of all first aid boxes on a monthly basis and restock the boxes as appropriate.
It is an edited version of the aidar that was effective december 16, 2019 as published in the federal register under 84 fr 61832. This quick primer on common basic first aid procedures can help get you through a minor crisis, at least until the paramedics arrive or you can get to medical treatment. This publication is in consonance with the following north. The contents of first aid kits should be based on a risk assessment. International first aid and resuscitation guidelines 016 1 international first aid and resuscitation guidelines 2016 for national society first aid programme managers, scientific advisory groups, first aid instructors and first responders the international federation of red cross and red crescent societies ifrc is the worlds. How to write standard operating procedure sop this is not an approved copy unless stamped in red file location. Online fact sheets are a guide to basic first aid procedures. For any emergency procedures to work well, all operators and managers must aware of the procedures and have the opportunity to test them.
To receive training in first aid procedures, check with community centers, local health initiatives, and even hospitals to see what classes and programs are available. The redesigned register will provide a contemporary approach to store, search, navigate and access departmental policies and procedures. It includes information on first aid kits, procedures, facilities and training for first aiders. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist. International first aid and resuscitation guidelines 2016. Only documents in the university governance document library online are considered to be the most current version. For example, there may be higher risk of eye injuries and a need for additional eye pads in a workplace where. The procedures discussed apply to all types of casualties and the measures described are for use by both male and female service members. Heatstroke occurs when your body temperature rises rapidly and youre unable to cool down. How we help public access resources first aid fact sheets. This document contains a customizable example first aid policy and applies only to workrelated incidents when first aid is provided by other employees on a good samaritan basis.